Scuppernong River (North Carolina)
35°56′38″N 76°19′25″W / 35.94389°N 76.32361°W
| Scuppernong River | |
|---|---|
 In Pettigrew State Park north of Columbia | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Tyrrell County and Washington County |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Albemarle Sound |
The Scuppernong River is a blackwater river that flows through Tyrrell County and Washington County, North Carolina, into the Albemarle Sound. The river shares its name with the Scuppernong grapes native to the area.[1]
Each October, Tyrrell County hosts an annual Scuppernong River Festival, a local tradition since 1991.[2][3]
In 2004, the North Carolina State Parks System established the Scuppernong River Section of Pettigrew State Park, along the banks of the river, with the aid of The Nature Conservancy.[4]
References
- ^ "Scuppernong Wine Grape Variety". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved 2014-04-04.
- ^ "Calendar of Events — October". Tyrrell County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
October 08, 2011: 20th Annual Scuppernong River Festival
- ^ "Scuppernong River Festival". Local Legacies. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ^ "Pettigrew State Park » History". ncparks.gov. N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation. May 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
