Goldsboro Wayne County

Goldsboro Wayne County
…a destination whose rich cultural and heritage roots captivate visitors
and residents, alike. Signs of our riveting history are everywhere.
From the imprint of the first settlers trading on the Neuse River, to the
influence of the railroad, our history is the foundation for the exciting
sites and attractions of present-day.
Immerse yourself in local lore and experience a historic re-enactment.
Feast on some of the finest barbeque in North Carolina! Explore
our parks and enjoy a festival or an outdoor concert. Stroll through
historic neighborhoods or leisurely browse in an antique store. Sample
the bounty of our numerous “pick-your-own” fruit and vegetable
farms. Pause in awe as a F-15 E Strike Eagle jet soars across the sky.
Goldsboro Wayne County has built its future by celebrating its past.
Come and experience our unique legacy!
Goldsboro Wayne County… A Taste of North Carolina History
Downtown Goldsboro
Herman Park
Goldsboro’s oldest and most popular park is in the center of town on
Park Avenue. The park was donated to the City in 1890 by Solomon
and Henry Weil in memory of their brother, Herman. The family
also built a latticed pavilion, or park house, which is one of the few
nineteenth century park houses surviving in the state. In 1916, a
bronze fountain sculpted by Danish artist Bertel Thorwaldsen was
added. The City raised approximately $50,000 in 2003 to replicate the
now named “Lady in the Park.” The original statue is housed in the
Wayne County Museum.
Herman Park’s facilities include 10 lighted tennis courts, three picnic
shelters, the historic park house and fountain, a gazebo, a goldfish
pond, a children’s playground, and a miniature train. Operated by
the Goldsboro Kiwanis Club, the miniature train celebrated its 50th
year of operation in 2005. Visitors can enjoy a train ride on weekends
from 1 – 5 p.m., April through September. Herman Park is open yearround until 11 p.m.
(919) 739-7480
www.ci.goldsboro.nc.us/rec_parks.html
Goldsboro Drug Store
Located at 101 N. Center Street, the Goldsboro Drug Company building
was constructed in 1870. Goldsboro Drug Store is Goldsboro’s oldest
business in continuous operation.
Hotel Goldsboro – Waynesborough House
Built in 1924, the Hotel Goldsboro was the fifth hotel constructed on
this site. The hotel, located at 104 N. Center Street, has historically held
the focal point of the Central Business District. The building is eight
stories tall, made of brick and trimmed with stone designed by architect
Experience Goldsboro’s historic downtown,
where the landmarks are reminders of the
hard work and success of the past, yet whose
thriving present-day operations symbolize
on-going progress. Many consider our town
a living museum where history is preserved
amidst a variety of things to do and see.
W. L. Stoddart. Renovated in 1977, for senior housing, the interior
ground floor has retained the hotel lobby features of years past. Several
professional offices reside in the building along with the subsidized
senior housing units.
Goldsboro Union Station
Goldsboro’s unique Union Station was built in 1909 to accommodate
the Atlantic Coast, Norfolk & Southern, and the Southern Railway.
The historic structure was placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1977, identifying its importance in architectural
history. The station is located at the end of Walnut Street on 101
North Carolina Street.
Wayne County Museum
Used in World War II as an USO, the museum memorializes Wayne
County history with rotating exhibits, a permanent War Between the
States exhibit, and a Wall of Fame honoring notable Wayne County
natives. Located in the heart of downtown Goldsboro, the museum
inhabits a stately Jeffersonian style building donated in 1986 by the
Goldsboro Women’s Club. Several exhibits are presented annually,
and the museum continually collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits
objects illustrating the history of man and nature in Wayne County.
Elmwood Cemetery
In 1874, the City of Goldsboro purchased 2 1/3 acres of land from E.E.
Faircloth, W.R. Parker and J.E. Peterson for $200. The purchased land
was the former burial plot of local plantation owner General James
Rhodes and was to be used as an African American cemetery. Adjacent
to Waynesborough Historical Village, Elmwood Cemetery is home to
the grave of Marine Pfc. Dan Bullock. Bullock is believed to be the
youngest serviceman killed in action in Vietnam. Elmwood Cemetery
is located on Hwy 117 South.
116 N. William St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-5023 / (919) 580-1199 fax
www.waynecountyhistoricalnc.org
Tours for groups and students by appointment.
Frank Kornegay Borden House - circa 1883 (left), Waynesborough Historic Village (center), Herman Park (right)
Wayne County Courthouse
Waynesborough Historical Village
denoting the execution of NC’s first surveyor, John Lawson, by local
Step back into time and wander through the 11 structures that comprise
Built in 1914, this landmark hosts a WWI memorial and a marker
This recreated village borders the Neuse River and the Little River.
Indians. The courthouse’s recent restoration and addition project won
the park and date back to the 1800s. The structures include Grange
the Preservation North Carolina Gertrude S. Carroway Award for Merit.
224 E. Walnut St., Goldsboro NC 27530
www.waynegov.com
Willow Dale Cemetery
Designed in 1853 by Colonel Charles Nelson, this historically significant
cemetery features an 1883 Confederate Monument, which underneath
lies the mass grave of 800 Confederate soldiers. See the resting place
Hall, a farmhouse, a doctor’s office, a Quaker Meeting House, a print
shop, a schoolhouse containing Odd Fellow artifacts, and a working
Black Smith Shop. Guided and self-guided tours are available.
Waynesborough Village has over 150 acres to enjoy with five miles of
walking trails, boat launches, and fishing sites. Facilities are available
to accommodate weddings, receptions, business meetings, picnics, and
family reunions.
of Jarad K. White, a Texan soldier killed in 1865 while fighting with
• Guided tours with advance registration
a Texas flag each year. Willow Dale’s Jewish section hosts the grave
• Restrooms
the Texas Calvary in northern Wayne County. White’s grave receives
of women’s rights activist Gertrude Weil, founder of the NC League
of Women. You can also see the gravesites of former North Carolina
Governor Curtis Brogden and first Secretary of the Army, General
Kenneth Claiborne Royall.
306 E. Elm St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
• Picnic area
• Pets allowed outside only with leash
801 S. US 117, Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-1653
www.waynesboroughhistoricalvillage.com
Around Wayne County
Seven Springs United Methodist Church
Seven Springs United Methodist Church, or the “Church on the Hill,”
was built in 1874 and overlooks the village of Seven Springs. The
hill saw Civil War occupation by Union soldiers during the Battle
of Whitehall, in which Union and Confederate soldiers fought from
opposite sides of the Neuse River.
Hwy 55, Seven Springs, NC 28578
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
The cliffs, towering 90 feet above the Neuse River, show
the magnificently chiseled results of the mighty force
of erosion. The multicolored cliff face reveals layers of
sand, clay, seashells, shale, and gravel. The cliffs were
formed when a fault in the earth’s crust shifted millions
of years ago. The Neuse River followed this fault line
cutting its course over time, through layers of sediment
deposited by shallow seas that once covered the coastal
plain. A portion of the Neuse took a bend against its bank and resulted
in the erosion that eventually carved the Cliffs of the Neuse.
Now a newly approved site on the NC Birding Trail, this North Carolina
State Park offers hiking trails, paddling, picnicking, and river fishing.
Organized group camping (reservations required), seasonal family
camping, and a seasonal swimming lake are available for a modest fee.
The museum is open daily from March 15th until November 30th and
on weekends during the winter months.
• Guided Tours with advance registration
• Vending machines/concessions (seasonal)
• Picnic area
• Restrooms
• Pets allowed (6-foot leash required)
• Senior citizen discount for camping
• Motorcoach parking
Discover the abundant appeal of
the area. Our rural charm makes
Wayne County one of the most
beautiful areas of the state to visit.
• Swimming
• Site on the NC Birding Trail, www.ncbirdingtrail.org
345-A Park Entrance Rd., Seven Springs, NC 28578
(919) 778-6234 / (919) 778-7447 fax
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks
Mount Olive Historic District
Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Historic Site
Mount Olive was formed as a village before the Civil War and was
Living history demonstrations thrive on audience participation at the
Incorporated in 1870, the town is home to the world famous Mount
includes a visitors’ center, a mid-nineteenth century homestead, and an
occupied by Union soldiers in Foster’s Raid on December 16, 1862.
Olive Pickle Company and the North Carolina Pickle Festival.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1999,
the Mount Olive Historic District features examples of numerous
architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Craftsman,
and Colonial Revival.
boyhood home of North Carolina’s “Educational Governor.” The site
1893 one-room schoolhouse.
• Guided tours
• Living history demonstrations
• Picnic area
• Restrooms
Cliffs of the Neuse Park (left), Waynesborough Historic Village (center), Cliffs of the Neuse Park (right)
The battlefield is the site of the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge, where
• Pets allowed outside only with leash;
Assistive pets permitted in building
stop Union Gen. John Foster’s 12,000 troops from destroying a vital
• Motorcoach parking
The Goldsborough Bridge Battleground
on December 17, 1862, some 2,000 Confederate forces attempted to
railroad bridge. The bridge, located south of the city over the Neuse
River, was a key position for both Union and Confederate forces. To
date, the battlefield boasts a Civil War Trails marker and a gravel parking
area near the intersection of Old Mt. Olive Road and US Hwy 117.
(866) 440-2245
• Gift shop/souvenirs available
264 Governor Aycock Rd., Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-5581 / (919) 242-6668 fax
www.aycockbirthplace.nchistoricsites.org
North Carolina Cotton Museum
www.greatergoldsboro.com
Historic farming implements, period clothing, handcrafted quilts, and
Cherry Hospital Museum
Two blocks off Hwy 117 N., 101 Smith St., Pikeville, NC 27863
Opened in 1880 by the state for African Americans with mental
illnesses, Cherry Hospital was named in 1959 for R. Gregg Cherry,
Governor from 1945-1949. It has been open to all races since 1965
when the state was divided into four regions and Cherry Hospital
began serving the 33 counties of NC’s eastern region. Patients worked
its 3,500 acres of farmland until the 1970s. The museum depicts over
a century of history with photographs, log books, and a variety of the
hospital’s authentic medical and farming equipment.
201 Stevens Mill Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3483 / (919) 731-3418 fax
other items made from cotton. Free admission.
Fremont Heritage Museum
The Fremont Heritage Museum is located in a former bank building in
the northern Wayne County town of Fremont. Fremont was settled prior
to 1830, incorporated in 1867 as Nahunta, and then officially named
in honor of S.L. Fremont, chief engineer of the Wilmington-Weldon
railroad. The museum’s collection of photographs, ledgers from local
businesses, farm implements, and railroad memorabilia captures the
history of this hometown of former Governor Charles B. Aycock.
112 E. Main St., Fremont, NC 27830
Civil War History
Goldsboro was an important railroad junction during the Civil War.
Confederate troops were stationed here to guard the city and report
for duty by rail. Hospitals were established and over 800 Confederate
soldiers were buried in a mass grave at Willow Dale Cemetery.
Breastworks were built to protect the city. Remains of these are still
visible along Claiborne Street.
For information on the Civil War Trails, visit www.civilwartrails.org.
The Battle of Goldsborough Bridge: Foster’s Raid
In early December of 1862, Union General John Foster marched from
New Bern with an army of 12,000 men to interrupt the Confederate
supply chain by destroying the railroad bridge which crossed the
Neuse River, three miles south of Goldsboro.
On December 17, Union troops attacked and pushed back a small
force of 2,000 Confederates, then burned the bridge and destroyed
miles of railroad tracks.
That afternoon Confederate forces attacked the rear of Foster’s army
as it was leaving the field. They were repulsed by a heavy fire of
musketry and artillery. The Confederates suffered over 150 casualties
and Union losses were under 100.
The Union Occupation of Goldsborough
In 1865, Goldsborough was Union General Sherman’s destination
on his march through the Carolinas. Three Union armies converged
on Goldsborough and captured the city in March. Union hospitals
were established, and the city was occupied for three weeks by over
100,000 Union soldiers.
Listen to the lessons of the past and learn
why Wayne County is steeped with historical
significance. Our rich history is laden with stories
of Tuscarora Indians, steam boats, Revolutionary
skirmishes, and Civil War battles. The world’s
longest railroad once ran through our county,
and we are proud to be home to Seymour
Johnson Air Force Base, home of the 4th Fighter
Wing and the 916th Air Refueling Wing.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB)
Home of the 4th Fighter Wing, which flies the F-15 E Strike Eagle
jet, and the 916th Air Refueling Wing, which flies the KC-135R
Stratotanker, the base has an intricate history within and around
Goldsboro and Wayne County. First activated in 1942, the installation
was named in honor of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour A. Johnson, a Goldsboro
native and test pilot, who was killed in a Maryland crash in March
1941. By 1944, the primary mission of the base was to train P-47
Thunderbolt pilots.
Following World War II, the base was inactivated on May 31, 1946. In
1954, Goldsboro Mayor Scott B. Berkely Sr. and a group of business
leaders successfully lobbied to have the base reopened.
A groundbreaking ceremony was conducted in 1955 and Seymour
Johnson was reactivated in April 1956. The base officially
reopened three months later on July 8th. Two years later the storied
4th Fighter Group, then known as the 4th Fighter Day Wing,
arrived at Seymour Johnson.
In 2001, former Department of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld
named SJAFB the winner of the 2001 Commander-In-Chief’s Award
for Installation Excellence. The award recognizes outstanding and
innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S.
military installations. As one of five recipients of this award, SJAFB
was selected for its exemplary support of the Department of Defense
mission and received $1.1 million in base improvements.
For more information, call Public Affairs at (919) 722-0027.
later, a national alumni association organization was chartered. Now
called “Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Incorporated,” the
group attracts thousands of visitors to Goldsboro each year for its
annual reunion. The group has established a full service community
facility, which includes the H.V. Brown Hall. The hall accommodates
functions of 500 and is available as a venue for banquets, receptions,
and other gatherings.
Jewish History
Herman Weil arrived in America in 1858, followed by brothers, Henry
and Solomon in the 1860s becoming part of the growing Jewish
community. By the 1870s, the Weil brothers had become successful
businessmen, involved in a multitude of financial and industrial
ventures. Strong contributors to the cultural and educational life of
the town, the brothers and their wives, Mina and Sarah, were leaders
Civil War Re-enactors (left), Temple Oheb Shalom (center), Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (right)
African American History
In 1869, the Quakers offered to provide a free school for African
American children, if the parents could furnish a building. The land
where the School Street School is now located was purchased and
the school opened. In 1882, Goldsboro Graded School assumed
support of the school. Later, Goldsboro Normal and Classical
Institute opened nearby to prepare African Americans for college and
to teach school. In 1904, it merged with Fayetteville Normal, now
Fayetteville State University.
In 1894, Reverend Clarence Dillard became principal of the school.
He served for 30 years and was honored by having the school named
for him. Professor H.V. Brown succeeded Rev. Dillard and was later
inducted into the NC Education Hall of Fame.
In 1956, the school celebrated 30 years of accreditation and two years
in public philanthropic activities. Solomon and Henry Weil donated
the land, which would become Herman Park, to the City of Goldsboro
on July 21, 1890 in honor of their brother, Herman. Lionel Weil, son
of Solomon and Sarah Weil, donated 219 acres in 1945 to the State of
North Carolina for a nature park, now known as Cliffs of the Neuse
State Park. Gertrude Weil, daughter of Henry and Mina, played an
active role in the women’s suffrage movement of the 1920s and in a
variety of progressive causes until her death in 1971. She is credited
with founding the North Carolina League of Women Voters.
Temple Oheb Shalom
Temple Oheb Shalom was built in 1886 and was only the second
Jewish house of worship in North Carolina. Local builder Milton
Harding designed the two-story red brick synagogue in a Romanesque
Revival style that remains virtually unchanged today.
Farming
Glenwood Farms
Discover a fun and educational 100-acre adventure in agriculture
featuring seasonal field crops, a variety of livestock, a petting zoo, and
a fish house complete with an aquaculture display.
413 NC Hwy 403 E., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2288
www.glenwoodfarms.net
A Secret Garden Winery
Located just 5 minutes north of Goldsboro, A Secret Garden Winery
is situated on 3 acres of a 25-acre family farm. Now, four generations
later, instead of tobacco, corn, and cotton, grapevines thrive...and nature
spews forth the excellent Muscadine. Well known for its heady aroma
and flavor, the Muscadine yields wines incomparable and unmatched
in all viticulture. Awarded a Silver Medal at the 2006 NC State Fair for
“Hush Hush Blush.” Taste the difference!
1008 Airport Rd., Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 734-0260
www.asecretgardenwinery.com
www.visitncwine.com
DJ&W Farm Raised Shrimp Company
North Carolina’s first nursery for farm raised fresh-water shrimp, these
pond-raised freshwater prawns are farmed near the Wayne County
line. Grown in a clean, chemical free, restricted environment, DJ&W
product is available through pond side sales during the season and
through various restaurants. Pond side sales and farm tours available.
2690 Piney Grove Church Rd., Kenly, NC 27542
(800) 247-9538
www.summitstudios.com/djw/index.htm
Cottle Farms
Pick-your-own or purchase pre-picked strawberries from April to June.
Strawberry Festival held in May.
Discover acres of open space, punctuated
by long shimmering rows of summer
crops, grazing livestock, and Muscadine
laden vineyards. Come share the fun and
celebrate the good earth!
2488 West NC Hwy 403, Faison, NC 28341
(910) 267-4531
www.cottlefarms.com
Elroy Farms
Enjoy a variety of seasonal crops, including strawberries, corn,
tomatoes, beans, melons, pumpkins, and Christmas trees.
170 Woodpeck Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-2381
April-November
Jack D. Smith
Choose from seasonal crops, including strawberries, cabbages, potatoes,
sweet corn, and pumpkins.
686 Riverbend Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 731-7269
May-October
Stomp Johnson’s Produce Market
Select from seasonal crops, including strawberries, cabbage,
onion, potatoes, corn, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, collards,
and cranberry beans.
3226 US 13 N., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 759-0440
[email protected]
Cherry Research Farm
The Cherry Research Farm is one of 18 research stations across the
state in the Research Station Division of the North Carolina Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It is a diverse facility with
livestock (dairy, swine, beef), organic, and convention crop production
units. The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) was
established in 1994 and is dedicated to sustainable agriculture research,
extension, and education. The Center is located at the Cherry Research
Farm. CEFS is one of the nation’s largest centers for the study of
environmentally sustainable farming practices. CEFS is a cooperative
effort with North Carolina State University, NC A&T State University,
and North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. 201 Stevens Mill Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27530
T.C. Smith Produce Farm
(919) 731-3270 / (919) 731-3273 fax
www.cefs.ncsu.edu
www.ncagr.com/research
[email protected]
464 Smith-Grady Rd., Seven Springs, NC 28578
(252) 569-7011
ETM Beekeepers
Enjoy a selection of seasonal products, including strawberries,
red potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, blueberries, cucumber, squash,
cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, and collards.
Mount Olive Pickle Company
Enjoy a video tour and visit the gift shop of this popular pickle
producer.
Corner of Cucumber and Vine, Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2535 / (800) 672-5041
www.mtolivepickles.com
Nahunta Pork Center
The largest all pork retail displayer in the eastern United States, the
Nahunta Pork Center offers a complete line of fresh pork, salted pork,
country cured pork, and a variety of fully cooked items.
200 Bertie Pierce Rd., Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-4735
www.nahuntapork.com
Local honey, honey products, and supplies.
1802 Cuyler Best Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 394-7678
http://home.earthlink.net/~etmbees
[email protected]
Holly Grove Farms, Inc.
Situated on 65 acres, Holly Grove Farms is a family owned and operated
business, specializing in all natural farmstead goat cheeses.
• Product made fresh daily
• Tours available
1183 Grantham School Rd., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 689-2031 / (919) 689-2041 fax
www.HollyGroveCheese.com
Recreation & Arts
All Stars Family Fun Center
• Batting Cages
• 36-Hole Putt-Putt Course
• Concessions
3003 Cashwell Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-2706
Arts Council of Wayne County
• Exhibitions
• Performances
• Workshops & Art Classes
• Adult/Children Art Galleries & Studios
2406 E. Ash St., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-3300 / (919) 736-3355 fax
www.artscouncilofwaynecounty.org
Eastern Carolina Athletic Park
• The 27-acre facility houses six interchangeable fields
for both baseball and fast-pitch softball
• Camps & Clinics
• 1,700 sq.-ft. Fitness and Health Center
871 Buck Swamp Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27863
(919) 580-1100 / (919) 580-1126 fax
www.ecapsports.com
Goldsboro City Parks
With Wayne County’s many recreational opportunities,
action is the game plan whether you enjoy golf, the arts,
sports, fitness, racing, canoeing, or an excursion to one
of our numerous parks. Cheer on a homerun, watch
the checkered flag drop, see a theatrical or musical
For more information on Goldsboro City Parks, contact the
Parks & Recreation Department.
(919) 739-7480
www.ci.goldsboro.nc.us/rec_parks.html
Goldsboro Family YMCA
• Enclosed Olympic size pool with spectator seats
• Indoor Walking and Running Track
• Weight Room
performance, discover homemade delicacies, or glide down
• Triple Gymnasium
a gentle river. Whatever your game plan, our activities
• Outdoor Sports Complex featuring 6 multipurpose fields and 1.5 mile track
will keep you involved and raise your fun quotient!
• Sauna, Steam Room, and Jacuzzi
1105 Parkway Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
For group sporting events, please call
(919) 778-8557 / (919) 778-8645 fax
www.goldsboroymca.org
Spring Bank Stables
Situated on 22 acres, this riding facility has the only covered riding
arena in the area. The complex also offers lighted riding ring, jump
field, and large barn with 17 stalls, two tack rooms, and restroom with
shower. In addition, the following amenities and services are offered:
• Riding Academy – Western and English
• Boarding
• Training
• Show Team
• Therapeutic Riding
• Equestrian 4H Program
• Visitors and Volunteers Welcome
390 Old Hwy 111 S., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-3030
www.springbankstables.org
The Big Barn Theater
Enjoy a variety of live musical entertainment and concessions in a
comfortable, country-style atmosphere. This 70’ x 150’ facility seats
around 400 and may be rented for special events. Call for a calendar
of scheduled events.
US 13 S., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-2834
Wayne County Speedway & Drag Strip
It’s high-speed racing excitement at this 3/8th mile clay, high-banked
racing track and its neighboring 1/8th mile cement drag strip, one of
only three in the state.
1078 Old Kenly Rd., Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-6680
www.wcsdirtracing.com
Golfing
Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
The Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course is a 71/72 par layout that golfers
of all levels find enjoyable and challenging. Redesigned in 1999 by golf
course architect John LaFoy, the course offers large bentgrass greens,
419 Bermuda fairways, plenty of deep and challenging bunkers, and
an unrivaled combination of long and short par 4 holes, and a large
driving range. The Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course is owned and
operated by the City of Goldsboro Recreation and Parks Department.
“Not your everyday muny”
507 Eden Pl., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-0411
www.gmgcgolf.com
Lane Tree Golf Club and Conference Center
Set on a pastoral 289 acres, this 18-hole championship course offers
bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways, as well as a double decker
Golf is an activity in its own league.
Wayne County courses offer enjoyment and
challenge for golfers of every skill level. Tee
off at any of our three area courses, where
the fairways welcome your finest swings
and each green awaits your hole-in-one.
driving range. Designed by architect John LaFoy, Lane Tree Golf Club
and Conference Center was recently awarded a 3.5 Star Rating by Golf
Digest for best course to play. Naturally located on a hilly terrain with a
wide, unmatched topographical range, the highest vantage points lend
a dynamic view of the entire course. Hole designs are 1/2 Scottish and
1/2 southern traditional with a couple of holes appearing like those
from the mountainous region. You’ll find five holes bordered by the
Little River with 15 ponds or lakes on the course and over 5 miles
of paved cart paths surrounding the course. Our grass practice range
is unlike any other in the area and the large practice putting green is
conveniently located adjacent to the pro shop. The club offers club
repair, private golf lessons, and a full service grill.
Located on the Little River in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Lane
Tree Golf Club and Conference Center borders the Highway 117
corridor and is easily accessible with just a 50 minute drive from
Research Triangle Park in Raleigh/Durham or 20 miles from
Interstate 95.
317 Salem Church Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-1245 / (919) 734-4991 fax
www.lanetree.com
Southern Wayne Country Club
A par 71, 6,265-yard layout makes for a challenging yet fair round of
golf. Tree-lined Bermuda grass fairways and small Champion Bermuda
greens give this course its uniqueness. Southern Wayne is a nonmetal spike facility.
262 Country Club Rd., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-4269 / (919) 658-4662 fax
Golf Packages Available
Visit www.greatergoldsboro.com for more information.
Festivities
Center Street Jam
Every other Thursday from May-August
Downtown Goldsboro
Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation
P.O. Box 202, Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-4959 / (919) 734-0769 fax
www.dgdc.org
Lights Up Downtown
Tuesday before Thanksgiving
Downtown Goldsboro
Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation
P.O. Box 202, Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-4959 / (919) 734-0769 fax
www.dgdc.org
Trolley Rides
Every Tuesday during the Christmas Holidays
Downtown Goldsboro
Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation
P.O. Box 202, Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-4959 / (919) 734-0769 fax
www.dgdc.org
Jazz on George
May
Downtown Goldsboro
Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation
P.O. Box 202, Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-4959 / (919) 734-0769 fax
www.dgdc.org
Boo It Downtown
October 31
Downtown Goldsboro
Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation
PO Box 202, Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-4959 / (919) 734-0769 fax
www.dgdc.org
Daffodil Festival
Wayne County is full of activities for the entire
family, with each season offering different
events. From outdoor festivals and concerts to
historic re-enactments, children and adults alike
will find plenty of reasons to join in the fun!
Last Saturday in March
(919) 242-6011 / (919) 242-6013 fax
Fremont, NC 27830
North Carolina Pickle Festival
Last full weekend in April
Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce
123 N. Center St., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3113 / (919) 658-3125 fax
http://www.ncpicklefest.org
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Antique Car Show
Wings Over Wayne Airshow
Antique Farm Equipment Days
Mount Olive Christmas Parade
March/April
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
4FW-PA, 1510 Wright Brothers Ave.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC 27531
(919) 722-0027
www.seymourjohnson.af.mil
May
Wayne County Fairgrounds
(919) 735-5503
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Public Affairs Office
4FW-PA, 1510 Wright Brothers Ave.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC 27531
(919) 722-0027
www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/airshow
First Saturday in December
Mount Olive
Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce
123 N. Center St., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3113 / (919) 658-3125 fax
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair (left), Boo It Downtown (center), Wings Over Wayne Airshow (right)
Waynesborough Historical Village SummerFest
Mid-July
Waynesborough Historical Village
801 S. US 117, Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-1653
www.waynesboroughhistoricalvillage.com
Dillard-Goldsborough High
Alumni Memorial Weekend
(919) 734-6697
Taste of Wayne County
Goldsboro Christmas Parade
First Saturday in December
Downtown Goldsboro
Goldsboro Jaycees, (919) 734-2241
Christmas in the Village
First Sunday in December
Old Waynesborough Historic Village
801 S. US 117, Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-1653
www.waynesboroughhistoricalvillage.com
Last Tuesday in August
Goldsboro
United Way of Wayne County
P.O. Box 73, Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-3591 / (919) 735-3654 fax
www.unitedwaywaynecountync.org
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
CEFS Fall Festival
September/October
Wayne County Fairgrounds
Hwy 117, Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-7277
www.waynefair.com
First Week in December
Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Historic Site
264 Governor Aycock Rd., Pikeville, NC 27830
(919) 242-5581
www.aycockbirthplace.nchistoricsites.org
September
Cherry Research Farm
201 Stevens Mill Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919)731-3270
www.cefs.ncsu.edu
Honoring Memories
National Register of Historic Places
Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Site (Fremont) 02/26/70
Barnes-Hooks Farms (Fremont) 09/01/95
Eureka United Methodist Church (Eureka) 08/26/82
First Presbyterian Church (Goldsboro) 05/29/79
L.D. Giddens and Son Jewelry Store (Goldsboro) 03/19/79
Goldsboro Union Station (Goldsboro) 04/13/77
Harry Fitzhugh Lee House (Goldsboro) 03/01/84
Former Mount Olive High School (Mount Olive) 10/22/98
Mount Olive Historic District (Mount Olive) 05/27/99
Odd Fellows Lodge (Goldsboro) 08/03/78
Perry-Cherry House (Mount Olive) 03/13/80
Southerland-Burnette House (Mount Olive) 02/08/88
Former United States Post Office (Mount Olive) 06/02/95
Soloman and Henry Weil Houses (Goldsboro) 12/22/76
Historic Markers
Charles B. Aycock
Governor, 1901-1905. Crusader for public education. Birthplace stands
2/3 miles east, US 117 south of Fremont.
Waynesborough
First seat of Wayne County. Incorporated 1787. The town died after
the county seat was moved to Goldsboro in 1850. US 117 bypass
in Goldsboro.
Sherman’s March
Sherman’s army, on its march from Savannah, entered Goldsboro,
its chief objective, March 21, 1865. NC 581 (West Ash Street)
in Goldsboro.
North Carolina Railroad
Built by the state, 1851-56, from Goldsboro to Charlotte on Eastern
terminus a few miles north. NC 581 (West Ash Street) in Goldsboro.
Curtis H. Brogden
Governor, 1874-77; congressman; legislator; Major-General of the
militia. Home is 2 miles northwest of Goldsboro on US 13 South.
Foster’s Raid
On a raid from New Bern, Union troops led by General J.G. Foster
attacked Goldsboro, December 17, 1862. NC 581 (West Ash Street) in
Goldsboro.
Wm. T. Dortch
North Carolina Press Association
Confederate Senator, Speaker State House of Representatives; Head
Organized May 14, 1873. J.A. Engelhard elected first president at
of commission to codify state laws, 1883. US 70 Business (Ash Street
and William Street) in Goldsboro.
Dobbs County
Formed in 1758 and named for Gov. Arthur Dobbs. From it Wayne
was formed in 1779, Lenoir and Glasgow (now Greene) in 1791.
Courthouse was 3 miles south on US 70 at SR 1719 (Best Station
meeting held near this spot. Walnut Street in Goldsboro.
Kenneth C. Royall
Last Secretary of War and first secretary of the Army, 1947-49.
Attorney, state senator, brigadier general 1943-45. Led military justice
reform. Home was here. NC 581 (West Ash Street) in Goldsboro.
Road) east of Walnut Creek.
Odd Fellows Home
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
before closing in 1971. The original 20-acre tract is now a city park.
Field used, 1942-46, for flight training by Army Air Forces; reopened
in 1956. Named for Seymour Johnson, naval aviator and Goldsboro
Orphanage and school opened in 1892. Provided for 960 children
US 70 Business (East Ash Street) at Herman Street in Goldsboro.
native. Berkeley Boulevard at Elm Street in Goldsboro.
Cherry Hospital
Torhunta
illness and has been open to all races since 1965. US Hwy 581 at SR
Large Indian farming community before the Tuscarora War. Destroyed
in 1712 by Col. John Barnwell. US 13 at SR 1572 (Saulston Road) 3
Opened by the state in 1880 for African American citizens with mental
201 (Stevens Mill Road) just west of Goldsboro.
miles northeast of Goldsboro.
Soloman Weil House - circa 1875 (left), Henry Weil House - circa 1875 (right)
Mount Olive College
General Baptist State Convention
Original Free Will Baptist. Chartered in 1951 as a junior college.
Statewide association of African American Baptists organized October
Bypass in Mount Olive.
Hwy 177 Business (George Street) at Pine Street in Goldsboro.
Moved here in 1953. Senior college charter granted in 1982. US 117
18, 1867 at First African Baptist Church, then located .2 mile west. US
Battle of Whitehall
Gertrude Weil
On December 15-16, 1862, on a raid at Whitehall, Union troops led
1879-1971; Advocate for extending voting rights to women, 1920;
Main Street in Seven Springs.
Chestnut Street, Goldsboro.
by Gen. J.G. Foster damaged the Confederate Ram “Neuse.” NC 55 at
reformer active in labor, race and Jewish causes; home was 200 West
Meeting Facilities
Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Historic Site
264 Governor Aycock Rd., Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-6668
www.aycockbirthplace.nchistoricsites.org
• Auditorium (Capacity: 90)
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Cultural Center
801 Poplar St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-6697 / (919) 734-6619 fax
• H.V. Brown Hall (Capacity: 500 for banquets,
900 for auditorium style)
• Cafeteria (Capacity: 200)
Goldsboro Family YMCA
1105 Parkway Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-8557 / (919) 778-8645 fax
www.goldsboroymca.org
• Two meeting rooms available for banquets or classrooms
Mount Olive Historic Assembly Hall
207 Wooten St., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 635-1181 / (919) 635-3685 fax
• Meeting Room (Capacity: 40)
• Can be configured as classroom or conference room
• Equipped with audio-visual aids
• Assembly Hall (Capacity: 500)
Old Waynesborough Visitor Center
801 US Hwy 117 Bypass S., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 739-9989
www.waynesboroughhistoricvillage.com
• Two Meeting Rooms (Capacity: 16-25)
Southern Wayne Country Club
P.O. Box 617, 262 Country Club Rd., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-4662
• Clubhouse available for meetings/banquets
Wayne Center
208 W. Chestnut St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-1520
• Classroom/Theater (Capacity: 300)
• Banquet (Capacity: 250)
Lane Tree Golf Club & Conference Center
2317 Salem Church Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-1245 / (919) 734- 4991 fax
• Club House (Capacity: 350)
Wayne Community College
Holiday Inn Express
3000 Wayne Memorial Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-5151 ext. 242 / (919) 736-9425 fax
www.waynecc.edu
• Richard B. Moffatt Auditorium (Capacity: 380)
• Dining Hall (Capacity: 380)
• Catering needs are provided
909 N. Spence Ave., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-1999 / (800) HOLIDAY / (919) 751-1506 fax
www.hiexpress.com
• Magnolia Room (Capacity: 120 theater, 72 banquet,
96 classroom)
• Executive Boardroom (Capacity: 12)
Wayne County Museum
Jameson Inn
116 N. William St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-5023
www.waynecountyhistoricalnc.org
• Ballroom (Capacity: 150)
• 2100 sq. ft. with stage
1408 Harding Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-9759 / (800) 526-3766 / (919) 778-9760 fax
www.jamesoninns.com
• Meeting Room (Capacity: 12)
Best Western-Goldsboro Inn
801 Hwy. 70 Bypass E., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-7911 / (800) 528-1234 / (919) 735-5030 fax
www.bestwesternnorthcarolina.com
• Captains Room (Capacity: 150)
• Celebrity Room (Capacity: 25)
Comfort Suites
2613 North Park Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 759-0098 / (800) 228-5150 / (919) 759-0092 fax
www.comfortsuites.com
• Meeting Room (Capacity: 45 classroom, 65 theater,
& 50 banquet)
Country Inn & Suites
2203 Norwood Ave., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 581-0503 / (800) 456-4000 / (919) 581-0555 fax
www.countryinns.com
• Meeting Room (Capacity: 50 classroom, 74 theater)
Gold Inn & Suites
808 W. Grantham St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-4590 / (919) 735-3218 fax
• 2 Rooms (Capacity: 18 classroom, 25 theater)
• 1 room (Capacity: 40 classroom, 60 banquet, 80 theater)
• 1 room (Capacity: 70 classroom, 175 theater)
• 1 room (Capacity: 100 classroom, 300 theater/reception)
Hampton Inn
905 N. Spence Ave., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-1800 / (800) HAMPTON / (919) 778-5891 fax
www.hampton-inn.com
• Meeting Room (Capacity: 48 banquet,
48 classroom, 75 classroom)
Plum Tree Gardens Bed and Breakfast
109 South George St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 648-0460
www.plumtreegardens.com
• Meeting Room (Capacity: 75-100 reception, 10-15 banquet)
Quality Inn & Suites
708 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-7901 / (800) 228-5151
www.choicehotels.com
• Tanner Room 20’x 40’ (Capacity: 40 banquet)
• Waynesborough Room I 20’x 56” (Capacity: 125 banquet)
• Waynesborough Room II 28’x 56’ (Capacity: 125 banquet)
• Waynesborough I & II 56’x 56’ (Capacity: 450 theater,
250 banquet, & 250 classroom)
• Executive Boardroom (Capacity: 12)
Sleep Inn
710 Henderson St., Mount Olive, NC 28365
(800) 753-3746 / (919) 658-1008 fax
[email protected]
• Capacity: 30
Accommodations
Bed & Breakfast
Benjamin W. Best Country Inn & Carriage House
2029 Mewborn Church Rd.
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(866) 633-0229 / (252) 747-8327 fax
www.bwbestinn.com
Plum Tree Gardens Bed and Breakfast
109 S. George St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 648-0460
www.plumtreegardens.com
Camping
Cliffs of the Neuse
345-A Park Entrance Rd.
Seven Springs, NC 28578
(919) 778-6234 / (919) 778-7447 fax
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks.html
Hotels/Motels
Best Western – Goldsboro Inn
801 Hwy 70 Bypass East
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-7911 / (800) 528-1234 / (919) 735-5030 fax
www.bestwesternnorthcarolina.com
Carolina Motel
2316 N. William St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-4563 / (919) 735-3233 fax
Comfort Suites
2613 N. Park Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Extend your stay overnight and
enjoy authentic Wayne County
hospitality: cozy, comfortable,
historic...and current!
(919) 759-0098 / (800) 517-4000 / (919) 759-0092 fax
www.comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites
2302 Norwood Ave., Hwy 70 Bypass
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 581-0503 / (800) 456-4000 / (919) 581-0555 fax
www.countryinns.com
Days Inn of Goldsboro
2000 Wayne Memorial Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-9471 / (800) 329-7466 / (919) 736-2623 fax
Econo Lodge
704 Corporate Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-4510 / (919) 736-0424 fax
Gold Inn & Suites
808 W. Grantham St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-4590 / (919) 735-3218 fax
Hampton Inn
905 N. Spence Ave.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-1800 / (800) HAMPTON / (919) 778-5891 fax
www.hampton-inn.com
Irish Inns
1104 Sunburst Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-1400 / (919) 751-9174 fax
www.royalpatel.com/irishinns.htm
Jameson Inn
1408 Harding Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 778-9759 / (800) 526-3766 / (919) 778-9760 fax
www.jamesoninns.com
Lodge Inn
2306 Norwood Ave.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-0455 / (919) 735-5168 fax
Quality Inn & Suites
708 Corporate Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-7901 / (800) 228-5151
www.choicehotels.com
Sleep Inn
710 Henderson St.
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-1002 / (800) 753-3746 / (919) 658-1008 fax
www.choicehotels.com
[email protected]
Plum Tree Gardens Bed & Breakfast (both)
Holiday Inn Express
909 N. Spence Ave.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-1999 / (800) HOLIDAY / (919) 751-1506 fax
www.hiexpress.com
Southern Belle Motel
203 NC Hwy 55 West
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-9404 / (919) 658-1008 fax
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Attractions
Museums
1 Cherry Hospital Museum
2 Cotton Museum
3 Fremont Heritage Museum
4
Wayne County Museum
Historical
5 Charles B. Aycock Birthplace
Accommodations
Airport
17 Goldsboro Municipal Airport
Golf Courses
18 Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
19 Lane Tree Golf Course
20 Southern Wayne Country Club
Agri-Tourism
6 Waynesborough Village
21 Glenwood Farms
8 Elmwood Cemetery
23 DJ&W Farm Raised Shrimp Co.
7 Willow Dale Cemetery
Civil War Trail Sites
22 A Secret Garden Winery
24 Mt. Olive Pickle Co.
9 Foster’s Raid
25 Nahunta Pork Center
11 Battle of Whitehall
27 Holly Grove Farms
10 Battle of Goldsborough Bridge
Recreation
12 Cliffs of the Neuse/Seven Springs
13 East Carolina Athletic Park (ECAP)
14 Herman Park
15 Wayne County Speedway
Military Installation
16 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
26 Cherry Research Farm
Colleges & Hospital
28 Wayne Community College
Bed & Breakfast
A Benjamin W. Best Country
Inn & Carriage House
B Plum Tree Gardens
Bed & Breakfast
Camping
C Cliffs of the Neuse
Hotels/Motels
D Best Western - Goldsboro Inn
E Carolina Motel
F Comfort Suites
G Country Inn & Suites
H Days Inn of Goldsboro
I Econo Lodge
J Gold Inn & Suites
K Hampton Inn
L Holiday Inn Express
M Irish Inns
N Jameson Inn
O Lodge Inn
P Quality Inn & Suites
Q Sleep Inn
R Southern Belle Motel
29 Mount Olive College
30 Wayne Memorial Hospital
Information
31 Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Information Center
Wayne County is situated on US 70 and Hwy 117
between Raleigh and the coast. Located apporoximately
15 minutes east of I-95 and I-40. Goldsboro Wayne
County is the center of eastern North Carolina.