Also located in front of the Randolph County Courthouse, this monument is composed of nine engraved…read moregranite slabs arranged in a semicircle. The slabs increase in height toward the center, and the center slab topped with an eagle. There are three flagpoles behind the slabs, which today at half mast had the US flag, the North Carolina state flag and the POW-MIA flag. The center slab reads, "They stood in the unbroken line of patriots who lived to bear their country's arms. They died to save its honor and keep aglow the flaming torch of freedom." The slabs list all of those from Randolph County killed in action. [Review 13936 overall, 1258 of 2020, number 2579 in North Carolina.]

The All Veterans Memorial located in downtown Asheboro between the old and new courthouses pays…read moretribute to those who died from Randolph County in WWI; WWII; Korea; Vietnam; Lebanon; Panama and the Persian Gulf Wars. The names of each of the men and women who paid the ultimate price for freedom are inscribed in the granite memorial. POWs and Wounded Warriors are also acknowledged. This is one of the nicer memorials I've seen.

Very little information on this sign, so you have to go online to get more…read more It reads, "Governor, 1865-1868. State Treasurer, 1862-1865. Home stood one block south." The Civil War was 1861-1865 so his service is particularly noteworthy. "Jonathan Worth frequently disagreed with the Confederate administration but, despite his hatred of war, never became associated with peace movements. He supported the Conservative Party in 1862 and was elected state treasurer on December 3. At the close of the war he was asked by Governor William W. Holden to continue in that office as part of the provisional government. He resigned on November 15, 1865, to run against Holden for governor in the general election called by the convention that met earlier in the year. A combination of Worth's popularity and Holden's lack of it led to Worth's victory by nearly 6,000 votes." "The new governor faced major obstacles: quarreling factions within the state that needed to be reconciled; a president in Washington whose skepticism of North Carolina's sincerity had to be assuaged; and a hostile Congress demanding satisfaction from increasingly stringent rules and regulations. Worth enjoyed moderate success in the first two, but the last proved intractable. He had barely taken the oath of office for his second term when Congress passed the first of the Reconstruction Acts that imposed military rule upon the South." A man of principle who served North Carolina well. [Review 13934 overall, 1256 of 2020, number 2577 in North Carolina.]

[* NOTE: There are *two* Plank Road Historical Markers but Yelp merged them. On Sep 25, 2020, I…read morereviewed the one in Asheboro. Yelp merged it with the one I reviewed on August 4, 2025 that is in Carthage. They are 40 miles apart and I can't be bothered to argue with Yelp about fixing their error. *] This marker is just to the south/east of downtown Carthage and points out some pre-Civil War history. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "This street is the route of the Fayetteville-to-Salem plank road, a toll road 129 miles long, built 1849-54." It is marker number K-26 and it was erected in 1948 by the Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. The 129-mile toll road built between 1849 and 1854 during a statewide push to improve transportation infrastructure. Inspired by similar roads in Canada and the northern U.S., it was part of a broader plank road movement that saw nearly 500 miles constructed across North Carolina by 1860. Despite initial enthusiasm and investment, the roads proved costly to build and maintain, and were quickly overshadowed by the rise of railroads, particularly after the North Carolina Railroad opened in 1856. The Civil War and economic downturns ultimately ended further development, leaving the plank roads as a brief but ambitious chapter in the state's transportation history. [Review 742 of 2025 - 4174 in North Carolina - 24302 overall]

Penny greeted me before I could see her behind her counter! A disembodied, sweet voice, calling out…read morea greeting. The guild has a very full store, with numerous artists represented & a gallery space for showings. I managed to stroll in 10 minutes before they closed and Penny didn't make me feel rushed at all. She happily directed us to the gallery portion and then I hunted through the store to find a little art treasure to take home. I love whimsical art & fell in love with one artists works in the store! Penny took down my email and sent me information on the potter, so that we could connect! Talk about above and beyond. I love the commitment to the arts- connecting artists is so important to the craft. I appreciate that they had items for all budgets, too. This was definitely a favorite stop and I look forward to returning in March and popping in again!

From the owner: The mission of the Randolph Arts Guild is to develop, coordinate, and promote activities and…read moreprograms for the citizens of Randolph County to educate, foster appreciation, and provide for self-expression of the arts. Community art classes, enjoy the Sarah Smith Self Gallery each month, swing by our annual Fall Festival in October or stop in and enjoy our Gift shop, loaded with hundreds of locally hand made gifts.

My friend Debbie and I went on the Pennsylvania 3 day tour. Lynda Wolfe was our Tour guide and…read moreStephen was our driver. They did a fantastic job. We met some great people too. We are looking forward to the 2027 book coming out so we plan our next trip.

I recently chaperoned my grandson's 5th grade Washington DC trip this March 2026. We were on the…read more3rd bus which was driven by Mabel Jones. Ms. Mabel is the sweetest and kindest person I've ever met. She was so kind and just an all-around funny person to be around. The ride was so smooth and enjoyable. It takes a special person to do what she does, and she is fantastic at it. This woman was a God sent on this trip. She is very professional, neat and cares about her job.