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Facts About Wilmington NC

80+ Interesting Facts About Wilmington (History, Famous People, and More!)

The beaches nearby, and things to do around this awesome Cape Fear River city await, but we think you should first know these interesting facts about Wilmington, North Carolina. History is all over here, and so are the names of famous people who’ve lived here. They include Michael Jordan, President Woodrow Wilson, and other important … Read More

Categories Fun Facts, History, New Hanover County, Wilmington
Facts About New Bern NC

60+ Important Facts About New Bern (History and More!)

As one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, you’d have to expect some interesting facts about New Bern.

Categories Bucket List, Craven County, Fun Facts, History, New Bern
Interesting Facts About Boone NC History Stats Geography

60+ Interesting Facts About Boone that You Should Know (History and More!)

You know there are plenty of interesting facts about Boone to share, considering this one of the most popular places to visit in the High Country of NC!

Categories Boone, Bucket List, Fun Facts, History, Watauga County, Western
Facts About Asheville NC

80 Fun and Interesting Facts About Asheville (History + More!)

Whether you’re a new visitor or a permanent resident, these facts about Asheville, Noth Carolina will help you better understand this city.

Categories Asheville, Bucket List, Buncombe County, Fun Facts, History
Facts About Maggie Valley NC History

50+ Important Facts About Maggie Valley (History and More!)

These important facts about Maggie Valley, North Carolina cover some of the area’s most interesting places you can visit today, their history, and more!

Categories Fun Facts, Haywood County, History, Maggie Valley
Facts About Fayetteville NC

60+ Important Facts About Fayetteville (History and More)

Whether or not you live in the area, we think you should know these facts about Fayetteville, North Carolina, and its Cumberland County surroundings.

Categories Cumberland County, Fayetteville, Fun Facts, History
Facts About Statesville North Carolina

50+ Important Facts About Statesville (History and More!)

Everyone should know these facts about Statesville. Our guide shares more than 50 interesting things about the history of Statesville through present-day.

Categories Bucket List, Central, Fun Facts, History, Iredell County, Statesville
To better learn about Black history in North Carolina, we think you're going to need to visit these places for starters!

25+ Important Places to Visit and Learn About Black History in North Carolina

Black history in North Carolina, like most things in life, is better understood where the events transpired. Our guide offers a hefty list of places to visit.

Categories Bucket List, Fun Facts, History
Lake Norman Facts

30+ Interesting Lake Norman Facts You Should Know (History and More!)

These interesting Lake Norman facts cover basic stats and geography, the interesting history of Lake Norman, including stories of people who lived here before.

Categories Catawba County, Central, Charlotte Metro, Fun Facts, History, Iredell County, Lake Norman
Henderson County NC

Henderson County: 80+ Important Facts, Firsts, and More Historic Tidbits

Before you visit, learn about these important Henderson County facts about the history of Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and elsewhere in the area!

Categories Bucket List, Fun Facts, Henderson County, History, Western
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