NC 11 was established in 1921 as an original state highway, traveling northeasterly from NC 40, in Kenansville, to NC 10, in Kinston; then continuing north, through Greenville, to NC 90, in Bethel. Around 1930, NC 11 was extended north on new primary routing to NC 125, in Oak City, via Hassell.
NC 11 was established as a state highway in 1921 and ran from Kenansville to Kinston, then continued north through Greenville to Bethel. Around 1930, it was extended further north on new routes to reach Oak City via Hassell.