Over the years, North Carolina has been the home to many famous inventions. From overalls to Pepsi-Cola, these inventions have been an important part of many lives across the globe. Read through the many inventions below and click on the link to learn more about famous inventions from North Carolina.
- Cheerwine, Salisbury, NC 1917
- Vicks VapoRub, Selma, NC 1890
- Pepsi-Cola, New Bern, NC 1893
- Texas Pete, Winston-Salem, NC 1929
- Putt Putt Miniature Golf, Fayetteville, NC 1954
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Winston-Salem, NC 1937
- Universal Product Code or Bar Code, Research Triangle Park, NC 1969
- Ctr, Alt, Del, Research Triangle Park, NC
- The Gatling Gun, Hertford, NC 1861
- David “Carbine” Williams, firearms inventor & designer, Cumberland County
- Headache Powders, Goody’s, Winston-Salem 1932 and BC Headache Powder, Durham 1906
- Overalls, Clinton, NC 1859
- “Lady Edison” Beaulah Louise Henry – toys, bobbinless sewing machines, the “photograph” and a vacuum sealed ice cream freezer
- Aviation, Kitty Hawk, NC 1903
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