Yadkin Valley Visitors Guide

the area as well as history on Native Americans, the Donna Fargo collection, Eng and Chang Bunker, early settlers of the area, the granite quarry, life at the turn of the century, a model railroad, a children’s area, and much more.A clock tower offers beautiful views of the area.The museum also features special events, history talks, a junior historian group, guided tours, and much more! Group tours are welcome. Hours vary during the year – please call ahead! They also offer ghost tours and downtown history and ar- chitecture walking tours, as well as costumed guided tours of the museum (all three need advance reservations). 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 The CivilWar Trails are old roads soldiers used, featuring numerous sites that tell the story of the CivilWar.The trails run from Forts Fisher and Macon at the Atlantic coast to the western mountains of North Carolina.Within Surry, there are three designated civil war sites, one at the York Tavern in Rockford, one in Downtown Elkin, and one located at the Battle of Siloam site, along theYadkin River. civilwartraveler.com/EAST/NC/StonemansRaid.html North Carolina Granite Corporation Visitors will want to visit the observation deck where you can see nearly all of the activities and are close enough to be plenty startled when an explosion occurs, which hap- pens several times each day.The observation deck can be reached by car, and access is open without restriction each day that the quarry is in operation, including weekends, during the daylight hours.Astronauts circling the world can see it from outer space, it is so big. 151 Granite Quarry Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030 1-800- 227-6242, ncgranite.com Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail This historic trail traces the route of a patriot militia known as the Overmountain Men.This route led to the battle of Kings Mountain, SC, during the RevolutionaryWar. A trailhead is located in Downtown Elkin. nps.gov 336-786-4478, northcarolinamuseum.org North Carolina Civil War Trails

Surry County Register of Deeds Office The mission of the Surry County Register of Deeds is to preserve the integrity of important records and make them accessible to citizens, while protecting their interests.The Register of Deeds office’s records are recorded and maintained in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes and open for public inspection. Some of the documents recorded in this office include deeds of trust and other land-related records; birth, death, and marriage records for Surry County dating back to 1913; marriage bonds dating back to the 1700s; plats & unit ownership plans; uniform commercial code (fixture fillings); notary oaths; military discharges; corporation and assumed names; satisfac- tions of deeds of trust; and more. Office hours are 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Register of Deeds Office at the Surry County Courthouse 201 East Kapp Street, Dobson, NC 27017 336-401-8150 co.surry.nc.us/departments/(k_through_z)/register_of_ deeds/index.php Siamese Twins Exhibit – Eng and Chang Bunker, the original Siamese Twins The Siamese Twins Exhibit, a tribute to Eng and Chang Bunker and their family, is on display at Surry Arts Council, next to the Andy Griffith Museum. 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 TheVillage (ca. 1797-1900) was once the seat of gov- ernment for Surry County, when the county encom- passed modern-day Forsyth, Stokes, andYadkin Coun- ties. Rockford features historical buildings and a quaint village atmosphere. Many of the historical buildings allow visitors, such as the The village features the work- ing Rockford General Store, a canoe and kayak outfitter, a North Carolina CivilWar Trail site, the Rockford Inn, Rockford Park, and the old Rockford Methodist Church. TheVillage of Rockford is located at the intersection of Rockford Road and Old Rockford Road. rockfordpreservationsociety.com William Alfred Moore House Located on Moore Street in Mount Airy, this historicVicto- rian/Italianate house was constructed in 1860 and is the earliest known structure remaining in town. One of the main features includes a historic summer house (gazebo) constructed of wood poles and intervening root walls located on the front lawn.Available by appointment only. 202 Moore Avenue, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4512 336-786-7998, surryarts.org Village of Rockford

Richard Gwyn Museum By appt. only at 336-473-0944 129 Church Street, Elkin NC 28621

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