Brinkleyville, North Carolina facts for kids

Brinkleyville is a small community in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It's part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina area. The community sits at an elevation of about 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level.

History of Brinkleyville

Brinkleyville was named after a person called Brinkley Wolverton, who was described as a "Beautiful genius."

In 1855, a school was started in Brinkleyville by Reverend Jesse H. Page. He taught at this school for several years, until 1861.

Another important person in the area was Sidney Weller (1791–1854). He moved to Brinkleyville and tried to grow mulberries to produce silk, but this business wasn't successful. Later, he started making wine and set up a vineyard. Brinkleyville was known as one of the twelve townships in Halifax County.

Famous Places in Brinkleyville

Brinkleyville is home to some interesting places. You can find Clary's Speedway here, which is a place for racing. There's also the University of North Carolina Tower Brinkleyville.

Two historic buildings in Brinkleyville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places recognized for their history and are protected. These buildings are the Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church and the Gray-Brownlow-Wilcox House.