Murfreesboro's
historic district contains outstanding examples of houses and
commercial buildings constructed in the late 18th and early 19th
centuries.
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When you tour historic Murfreesboro you'll discover the boyhood home
of Dr. Walter Reed, discoverer of the cure for yellow fever. You'll
also want to check out an extensive museum with a section devoted to
the inventions of Richard Jordan Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun.
Other area attractions and events include the Watermelon Festival with
a large crafts and food fair, amusement rides, helicopter rides,
street dances and petting zoo. Also of interest is the state's largest
agricultural parade, the Harvest Tour, the Roanoke-Chowan Pork-Fest, a
Candlelight Christmas and much more.
Public primary and middle schools
include the Hertford County Middle School and Riverview Elementary.
Colleges and universities in the area include Chowan College, Virginia
State University, Christopher Newport University, Pitt Community
College, East Carolina University and others.
Hospitals and medical centers near Murfreesboro include Roanoke Chowan
Hospital, Southampton Memorial Hospital and Our Community Hospital. |
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