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Murfreesboro Bed and Breakfast: This B&B is located in the historic town of Murfreesboro, North Carolina, 30 miles east of I-95 and 60 miles west of Norfolk, Virginia. A comfortably restored home built in 1818 located in one of the oldest college towns in North Carolina, which was spared General Sherman's torch.

Barnes House Bed and Breakfast


Murfreesboro, North Carolina

A comfortably restored home built in 1818 located in one of the oldest college towns in North Carolina.
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Introduction

The Barnes House Bed and Breakfast is located in the historic town of Murfreesboro, a port of entry on the Meherrin River, which was spared General Sherman's torch.

This B&B is located 30 miles east of I-95 and 60 miles west of Norfolk, Virginia. This location provides an opportunity for parents and friends of Chowan College to relax during their visit to the college. Business travelers will find the elegant peacefulness perfect for unwinding after a busy day. Whether you choose a location in the house, swinging on the front porch, or our beautiful lawn, a retreat from the outside world is waiting.

Barnes House Bed & Breakfast - Murfreesboro, North Carolina

Front Porch Imagine the bride walking down the maroon, carpeted staircase into the large, formal areas that provide a perfect setting for weddings, receptions, brunches, or any elegant function. The beautifully manicured lawn is an ideal setting for outdoor weddings, social functions or just sitting. The sunny breakfast room is perfect for small business conferences or an afternoon of bridge. The host, Craig Dennis and hostess, Jeanne Edwards, will assist you in locating a caterer to cater your events.

    Events of interest:
  • NC Watermelon Festival held the last week in July.
  • Christmas Candlelight tour.
  • Halloween Town tour.
  • Roanoke/Chowan Pork Fest - April.

Places of Interest:
  • Chowan College - opened its doors in 1848.
  • Judge David Alexander Barnes' and Bettie Vaughn Barnes' Victorian "gingerbread" (birthplace of David Collin Barnes).
  • Vaughn-Roberts Village Center (birthplace of Bettie Vaughn Barnes).
  • Wheeler House.
  • Winborne Law Office/Country Store.
  • Murfreesboro's Historic District - examples of houses and commercial buildings constructed in the late 18th and early 19th century.
  • Blacksmith's Shop.
  • Hertford Academy/Southall Cemetery.
  • Agricultural Exhibit.
  • Brady C. Jefcoat Museum.
  • Rea Museum.
Murfreesboro is the boyhood home of Dr. Walter Reed, who discovered the cure for yellow fever. Dr. Reed's home is across the street from Barnes House and his wife was born and raised in the Barnes House. The Barnes House was also home to State Senator David Collin Barnes. Murfreesboro is also the home of Richard Jordan Gatlin, inventor of the Gatlin gun.

The perfect place for unwinding after a busy day.

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Barnes House Bed and Breakfast
 308 West Main Street
Murfreesboro, North Carolina   27855
 Fax: (252) 398-5284
Craig Dennis & Jeanne Edwards, Innkeepers

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