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From the edge of Carrboro at the N.C. 54 intersection in Orange County, begin the byway by following Jones Ferry Road (S.R. 1005), for nearly one mile to the second light. Veer right after crossing the lake and continue on S.R. 1005 (now Old Greensboro Road) for about eight miles through Orange County before crossing over the Haw River This c �' river rises in Forsyth County and flows 130 Ncoar miles before merging with Deep River to form the Cape Fear River The river marks the county line and S.R. 1005 changes to Greensboro /Chapel Hill Rd. in Alamance County. It is another eight miles to Snow Camp (pictured here), Originally a Quaker community, Snow Camp was settled in 1749. The local outdoor drama, " The Sword of Peace' portrays the plight of the Quakers in this area during the Revolutionary War. Turn left onto Snow Camp Road (S.R. 1004) and then right onto Sylvan School Road (S.R. 2360). One -third of a mile later, turn right onto Drama Road (S. R. 2407). Turn right again, onto Sylvan School Road (S.R. 2369) before getting back onto S.R. 1005. Continue along S.R. 1005 for 56 about seven more miles. Note the road changes names again to Alamance Church Road as it crosses into Guilford County. For those who attend games at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this route used to be known as " football road." Along this route, travelers may see dairy farms, creeks, ponds and bicyclists. Most of the route also is a designated bicycle route for recreational riders, History buffs may want to take a quick side trip to Alamance Battleground State Historic Site about 4.5 miles east of the intersection of S.R. 1005 and N.C. 62, between Snow Camp and Greensboro. Alamance Battleground is the 1771 site where the North Carolina militia, led by Governor William Tryon, defeated the I5