ROANOKE CANAL MUSEUM AND TRAIL

ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC

Margarettsville Baptist Church 1 This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.

A sign in the churchyard gives the date of establishment as 1888. A church was erected around this time, which was destroyed in 1932 by a tornado. Strong Gothic Revival elements, such as the arched lancet windows, are present in the current building. The frame structure is essentially a front gable one with adherence to symmetry. A possible addition is the gabled element at the rear of the building. A double leaf wooden door flanked by pointed arched windows leads into the entry. Above this is an interesting roof of two sections with an opening between those two parts. A feature such as this surely has a special name, but I was unable to find it. Topping the entrance is a square tower with louvers, which is surmounted by a "Celtic cross." The flowers in the last image in this album were located on either side of the stone steps leading to the front doors. As usual I have no idea what flowers these are.

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Margarettsville Baptist Church 1 Credit: David Hoffman '41

The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail is a popular attraction in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Roanoke Canal and its impact on the local community. The canal, which was built in the early 1800s, was used to transport goods and people from the Roanoke River to the Albemarle Sound. The museum features exhibits that highlight the canal's construction, operation, and eventual decline.

In addition to the museum, visitors can enjoy the Roanoke Canal Trail, which runs along the canal for 7.5 miles. The trail is open to walkers, joggers, and cyclists and offers beautiful views of the canal and surrounding wilderness. There are several access points along the trail, and visitors can choose to do a short or long hike depending on their preferences.

The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail also hosts events throughout the year, including guided hikes, educational programs, and festivals. The museum and trail are open year-round, and admission is free. Visitors can learn about the history of the Roanoke Canal and enjoy a scenic outdoor experience at this popular attraction in Roanoke Rapids.

ROANOKE CANAL MUSEUM AND TRAIL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROANOKE RAPIDS NC. US MID #8403700030

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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ROANOKE CANAL MUSEUM AND TRAIL
15 JACKSON ST
ROANOKE RAPIDS
NC
27870

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MID # 8403700030
Name ROANOKE CANAL MUSEUM AND TRAIL
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 36.472078, -77.650567
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 083
US Census Tract: 930300
US Census Block: 1014