23 On the Mainland
Currituck
Cuisine
Something truly unique to
the Currituck mainland,
authentic northeastern North
Carolina barbecue is born of
a simple recipe using smoked
pork, vinegar and red pepper.
The meat is succulent, juicy
and just a little spicy. Stop
at one of several mainland
barbecue joints offering this
classic southern dish and find
out what all the locals are
squealing about.
Along with its bastion of
barbecue restaurants, the
mainland offers a variety of
casual dining options including
sandwich shops, many of
which bake their own breads
and pastries daily.
Perk up or satisfy that sweet
tooth at local coffee shops and
old fashioned ice cream parlors.
Some establishments
have boat docks available,
offering diners a unique way
to spend a day or evening
enjoying the scenic beauty of
the Currituck Mainland.
For more on dining, visit
www.VisitCurrituck.com/Dining
Rich in
History
Established in 1668,
Currituck County was one
of the first areas settled
in the U.S. and was once
home to a thriving port. A
number of historical sites
and architectural treasures
still highlight the landscape
on the mainland.
Currituck County’s
original courthouse
was constructed in the
early 1700s. The building
was replaced in 1842
and remodeled in 1898.
Today, the Historic
Courthouse houses the
county’s governmental
administrative offices.
Next to the Courthouse
sits the original Currituck
Jail. This jail was built
after receiving legislative
permission in 1776 and is
one of the four oldest jails
in North Carolina.
Civil War Trails has
recognized Currituck
County as a significant
location during the Civil
War. Eight Civil War
markers throughout the
county denote important
sites and events.
Educators and
historians will appreciate
viewing the renovated
Historic Jarvisburg
Colored School. This
building is a rare example
of a pre-Rosenwald
African-American
school and was officially
registered in 1867. It
is the oldest African-
American school in North
Carolina and is listed on
the National Register of
Historic Places.
The Confederate War
Memorial, Historic
Courthouse and Jail
145 Courthouse Rd.
Currituck, NC 27929
The Jarvisburg School
7300 Caratoke Hwy.
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
252-435-2947
www.historicjarvisburg
coloredschool.com
Civil War Trails
252-232-2075, 252-232-0719
www.civilwartrails.org
/Dining
/www.historicjarvisburg
/coloredschool.com
/www.civilwartrails.org