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Roanoke Rapids is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,957 at the 2000 census.

Roanoke Rapids is located at 36.454528, -77.654822.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.4 km² (7.9 mi²). 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.51%) is water.

Roanoke Rapids is known for a number of historical sites. The original Roanoke Rapids High School building or Senior building as it is sometimes referred, opened in 1921 and still in use, embodies many elements of Elizabethan Gothic and Tudor Revival architecture in its castle-like facade. It was built by industrialist Samuel Paterson and designed by renowned architect Hobart Upjohn in a modified H-design. It is the dominant building in the city's central core and is flanked by another castle like structure which formerly housed a National Guard Armory. The Roanoke Canal Museum focuses on the former shipping canal built in the 18th century and is located in a former canal lock building.

Roanoke Rapids is also home of the future Carolina Crossroads, an entertainment district founded by Dolly Parton and her brother Randy Parton. When finished, it will feature an amphitheater, aquarium, water park, billiards center, and more attractions. The billiards center is the idea of world-famous billiards player Jeanette Lee.

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