Scuppernong River (North Carolina)

The Scuppernong River is a blackwater river that flows through Tyrrell County and Washington County, North Carolina, into the Albemarle Sound. It is a tributary of the Pasquotank River Basin.[1] The river shares its name with the Scuppernong grapes native to the area.[2]

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	Pasquotank River Basin

Each October, Tyrrell County hosts an annual Scuppernong River Festival, a local tradition since 1991.[3][4]

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.[5]

References

1. "Pasquotank River Basin". North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
2. "Scuppernong Wine Grape Variety". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved 2014-04-04.
3. "Calendar of Events — October". Tyrrell County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2011-10-04. October 08, 2011: 20th Annual Scuppernong River Festival
4. "Scuppernong River Festival". Local Legacies. Library of Congress. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
5. "Pettigrew State Park » History". ncparks.gov. N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation. May 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-04.