Bertie County, North Carolina

On February 1, I had a fun daytrip to Bertie County. Earlier in the week, I posted a request on Facebook for ideas of things to see in Bertie County, and that added a lot to my trip!

Bertie County started as a Bertie Pricinct in 1722, and became Bertie County in 1739. It amazes me that this county was formed several decades before we became a country.

Bertie County Courthouse

I set my GPS for the Bertie County Courthouse in the county seat of Windsor, since I often include photos of the courthouse in my blog.It took roughly two hours to get from home to the courthouse in Windsor.

After I found the pretty courthouse, I found the quirky Livermon Park and Mini-Zoo nearby!  I was impressed by the animals in this small park, although I couldn't get too close. Still, it was fun to see them there. Since it had rained the day before, things were a little muddy, but it wasn't too bad.

Turkeys at the Livermon Zoo

After I walked around the park and zoo for a while, I found the nearby (and very pretty!) Cashie Wetlands Walk, a nice walk along the Cashie River wetlands. Things were still soggy and overcast from the overnight rain, but it was still a very pretty walk. I didn't walk the whole trail, but would like to return to finish it.

Cashie Wetlands Walk Sign

Later, I drove to the community of San Souci to ride the San Souci Ferry across the Cashie River. It's one of three cable ferries in North Carolina, and it was fun to take. If you're ever in the area, the San Souci Ferry is a fun ride, free and just takes a few minutes.


A friend told me about the documentary "Raising Bertie," a film about the lives of three young boys in Bertie County. I purchased it on Amazon, and look forward to finish watching it soon

I really enjoyed my trip to Bertie County, and would highly recommend exploring the area! If I make it back, one thing one my bucket list is the Historic Hope Plantation. I drove around the plantation, but didn't take time to get out and take the tour. .

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On the San Souci Ferry

Cashie Wetlands Boardwalk