Carter Memorial Wayside
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park, rest area, 1940_construction
A wayside first developed in 1940 along what was then U.S. Route 11 from land donated by G. L. Carter. It was established on land cut-off by the re-routing of Reed Creek and realignment of Route 11. Today it includes picnic areas and rest rooms.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 36°57'5"N 80°54'9"W
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