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Blue-Gray Scenic Byway

Basics
Length:
82 miles (132 km)
Time:
Allow 2 hours to tour this byway.

Description

Named for the great impact that the Civil War had on the region, the Blue-Gray Scenic Byway is rich with history. Travel over Civil War battle sites and beautiful landscapes or attend one of many Civil War re-enactments to truly feel a part of what came before.

Points of Interest

Points of Interest Along The Way

Bentonville Battleground (NC)

This important Civil War Battlefield is a must-see for all Civil War enthusiasts. The Bentonville Battle was the last major offensive undertaken by the Confederate Army against the Union forces under William Sherman.

Directions

From the byway, head southwest on S.R. 1008 for about 2.5 miles.

Gov. Caswell Memorial & the CSS Neuse Historic Site (NC)

This historic site is home to the wreckage of the CSS Neuse, a Confederate ironclad gunship; and a memorial site for Governor Caswell, an important figure in North Carolina's colonial and Revolutionary history.

Directions

From the town of Deep Run, travel north on Rte. 11 for ten miles. The historical site is immediately west of Kinston.

Governor Aycock Birthplace (NC)

This historical site is dedicated to Governor Aycock, a pioneer of modern education in North Carolina. Several rustic buildings are furnished with pieces from the late nineteenth century.

Directions

Located two miles south of Fremont on Hwy. 117.

Tobacco Farm Life Museum (NC)

This museum depicts the farm life of early tobacco farmers. The exhibits illustrate the techniques and culture developed by East Carolina farmers in their cultivation of the "golden leaf."

Directions

From the western terminus of the byway, head north for about twenty miles on I-95. Exit on Hwy. 301 and travel north for approximately 1.5 miles. The museum is on the outskirts of Kenley.

Details

Length:
82 miles (132 km)
Time:
Allow 2 hours to tour this byway.

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