This video is fantastic (even though it's so sad to see the deserted streets and empty buildings). You are right....there sure was a lot of old money in Robersonville. I was born in the little hospital that was there in the 60's. The New Red Front Warehouse was Robersonville's tobacco warehouse where their motto was something about they pay you high dollar! Saturdays- that place would be buzzing! My dad raised tobacco but he always took his tobacco to Windsor to sell. He and my mama had a cleaning business later in life and cleaned that Southern Bank (you showed in your video) for many years. The folks that live there are the kindest, most humble and honest folks you'd ever wanna meet and were always so good to my family! There was a movie filmed in Robersonville, Conetoe, and other areas of NC back in the 80's (was set in the 30s) called Summer Heat. That big ole white house across the street from Southern Bank was the funeral home in the movie that one of the main character's daddy owned. It looked like the town had regained it's pride around that time and people were starting to restore some of them old homes if I remember right. (I moved away right after high school though so I only have my yearly visits to recollect on) When they built the 64 bypass, businesses like gas stations and such moved from the heart of town to catch the bypass traffic. But it sure was a bustling little town once upon a time. You do such a fine job describing how these old towns looked during their heyday. Thank you for being so generous with your time and talent! I am enjoying every.single.video!
Thank you so much for sharing your family’s history with the town, Nancy. Your memories have helped give me an even better vision of how things were, bringing the past to life. ❤️
Interesting small town; sure wish they would fix these towns up so that they could thrive again. A general store is always needed along with a hardware and electronics store, feed supplies and sporting goods, then the cafe's, bakeries and such. Love the small white building called Upper Room, but the propane tank looks almost comical cause it's 1/3 size the building! You really make some neat videos for people that cannot get to visit some of these places. Hopefully they all survive the Hurricane Helen flooding. Poor Chimney Rock looked gone.
It breaks my heart to see these small towns dry up, and while this is a tad better than some of the towns "we" have been through, I'm thinking it is on life support. A shame.
As it relates to the dismal and sad appearance and condition of the town center of Robersonville, NC, I digress. Smh! The town of Robersonville, NC (pronounced row-ber-son-ville), is named after the Roberson (pronounced row-ber-son) family, who were early settlers in the area. Mr. J. H. Roberson, Sr. is considered the "Father of Robersonville." He was a stockholder, director, and promoter of the railroad that ran from Tarboro, NC to Williamston, NC, which also stopped in Robersonville, which was the midway point between those other two towns. Robersonville is home to the Saint James Place Museum, East Carolina Motor Speedway, and the beautifully restored 1910 Primitive Baptist Church. Among the early settlers of this area was the family of Henry Robason (pronounced: row-bah-son), who is said to have been born in 1710 in England. Eventually, the family name became "Roberson (pronounced: row-ber-son)" and the family tree grew vastly throughout this region. There are several annual festivals held in Robersonville, including music and food festivals and a Christian music festival. The Carolina Sports Festival includes the East Carolina University Open, and the New Wave Music Festival & Homecoming Concert is a popular event.
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You had stopped by the tailgate at the ECU game today. You have lots of fans here in Eastern North Carolina. We love the channel
That’s awesome. Thanks for following along. I love eastern North Carolina 👍
This video is fantastic (even though it's so sad to see the deserted streets and empty buildings). You are right....there sure was a lot of old money in Robersonville. I was born in the little hospital that was there in the 60's. The New Red Front Warehouse was Robersonville's tobacco warehouse where their motto was something about they pay you high dollar! Saturdays- that place would be buzzing! My dad raised tobacco but he always took his tobacco to Windsor to sell. He and my mama had a cleaning business later in life and cleaned that Southern Bank (you showed in your video) for many years. The folks that live there are the kindest, most humble and honest folks you'd ever wanna meet and were always so good to my family! There was a movie filmed in Robersonville, Conetoe, and other areas of NC back in the 80's (was set in the 30s) called Summer Heat.
That big ole white house across the street from Southern Bank was the funeral home in the movie that one of the main character's daddy owned. It looked like the town had regained it's pride around that time and people were starting to restore some of them old homes if I remember right. (I moved away right after high school though so I only have my yearly visits to recollect on) When they built the 64 bypass, businesses like gas stations and such moved from the heart of town to catch the bypass traffic. But it sure was a bustling little town once upon a time. You do such a fine job describing how these old towns looked during their heyday. Thank you for being so generous with your time and talent! I am enjoying every.single.video!
Thank you so much for sharing your family’s history with the town, Nancy. Your memories have helped give me an even better vision of how things were, bringing the past to life. ❤️
Nancy, thanks for that heartfelt description of your hometown. I can see it just as you described it.
Everyone is getting sick stay safe Mr. French
I will. Thanks for the heads up.👍
Interesting small town; sure wish they would fix these towns up so that they could thrive again. A general store is always needed along with a hardware and electronics store, feed supplies and sporting goods, then the cafe's, bakeries and such. Love the small white building called Upper Room, but the propane tank looks almost comical cause it's 1/3 size the building! You really make some neat videos for people that cannot get to visit some of these places. Hopefully they all survive the Hurricane Helen flooding. Poor Chimney Rock looked gone.
Yes, every town needs to have these types of independent store so that they can be self-sufficient.
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Sad seeing how these Main streets have been left behind.
It is. But I’m hopeful young people will move to these towns and bring them to life just like the young people who originally built them.
It breaks my heart to see these small towns dry up, and while this is a tad better than some of the towns "we" have been through, I'm thinking it is on life support. A shame.
Thank you for showing us Robersonville. This one seems to fit into the ugly category.
I grew up here I used to have so much growing up I hate to see it like this I left nc yearsssss ago
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
As it relates to the dismal and sad appearance and condition of the town center of Robersonville, NC, I digress. Smh!
The town of Robersonville, NC (pronounced row-ber-son-ville), is named after the Roberson (pronounced row-ber-son) family, who were early settlers in the area. Mr. J. H. Roberson, Sr. is considered the "Father of Robersonville." He was a stockholder, director, and promoter of the railroad that ran from Tarboro, NC to Williamston, NC, which also stopped in Robersonville, which was the midway point between those other two towns. Robersonville is home to the Saint James Place Museum, East Carolina Motor Speedway, and the beautifully restored 1910 Primitive Baptist Church. Among the early settlers of this area was the family of Henry Robason (pronounced: row-bah-son), who is said to have been born in 1710 in England. Eventually, the family name became "Roberson (pronounced: row-ber-son)" and the family tree grew vastly throughout this region. There are several annual festivals held in Robersonville, including music and food festivals and a Christian music festival. The Carolina Sports Festival includes the East Carolina University Open, and the New Wave Music Festival & Homecoming Concert is a popular event.
Awesome information as always 👍
This is what happens to a town when drug dealers and violence takes over. Is this the future of our country?
As a former resident, you have no idea what you're talking about!! Educate yourself.
You Forgot STONY POINT
Are you referring to the unincorporated town of Stony Point near Hiddenite?
@@TimothyFrench YES Used to live there
Thanks, for this video series I am only filming the incorporating town centers. However, if I find myself in the area again I will film it for you.
@@TimothyFrench ok thanks