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The North Carolina Civil War Trail

The Yadkin County portion of the North Carolina Civil War Trail was completed on March 19, 2008 with the installation of markers at the following locations: Yadkinville, Bond School House, Jonesville, Richmond Hill, Huntsville, and Windsor's Crossroads.

Richmond Hill

A 30-acre park surrounds the beautifully restored antebellum home of Chief Justice and Mrs. Richmond Mumford Pearson & family, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Justice Pearson operated a law school here in the mid-nineteenth century. The nature trails are marked, and a descriptive brochure about the plants and trees you'll see is available at the "talking" information board. Richmond Hill received a North Carolina Civil War Trail marker in March.

From May through October, you may also attend an Open House tour of this historic home, which are given by knowledgeable volunteer docents in period dress. Tours are given on the third Sunday between the hours of 2:00 and 4:30.

Restrooms are located adjacent to the two covered picnic shelters.  Richmond Hill is located on Law School Road, north of Highway 67, midway between Boonville and East Bend, North Carolina.  

The Yadkin Valley Mill

The mill on Butner Mill Road near East Bend is beautifully restored and well worth a detour. This is the only functioning watermill left in the county.

Huntsville

Huntsville's North Carolina Civil War Trail marker was placed at the Battle Branch Café (intersection of Farmington Road and Courtney-Huntsville Road) in March.

• Holden Gardens   Holden Gardens surrounds the Holden homeplace. Peony and daylily season begins in early May.

• Shallowford Farms Popcorn This family-owned business grows, harvests and pops popcorn. Tours of the factory are available.

Hamptonville

Hamptonville's North Carolina Civil War Trail marker was placed at the Windsor's Crossroads Community Building, on the corner of Buck Shoals Road and Windsor Road, in March.

• Greenbrier Place Country Inn Bed & Breakfast
• Shiloh General Store

Rockford

Historic Rockford, located a stone's throw from Richmond Hill, is a great example of community involvement and historic preservation.  A visit to the Rockford General Store is an absolute must…it's beyond description!

Yadkin River Adventures is a full-service outfitter, renting canoes and kayaks for a day of enjoyment on the mighty Yadkin. Shuttle service is available for your convenience.

The Surry County portion of the NC Civil War Trail features a marker in Rockford at the York Tavern, and downriver in Siloam at the Reeves Homeplace.