Where Is Mayberry Rfd Located?

But, you may not know that the town of Mayberry was actually based on Andy's real-life hometown – Mount Airy, NC. In fact, Mount Airy is affectionately known by the locals as “Mayberry RFD (Rural Free Delivery),” the same name as the show's spin-off series.

What town was Andy Griffith Show filmed in?

It's Andy Griffith's childhood home and the inspiration for Mayberry in the beloved 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. Located 40 minutes northwest of Winston-Salem, Mount Airy has embraced its role with a number of attractions that honor its native son and his show.

Is Mayberry RFD a real town?

Mayberry, the idyllic hometown made famous on The Andy Griffith Show, has long been considered a fictional place, but the real Mayberry does exist. The TV-show town was based on Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy.