Record #:

28079

Author(s):

Hipps, Julie

Abstract:

The advent of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad in New Bern in 1858 accelerated the tempo of transportation, thereby stimulating manufacturing, economic progress, and rural development. It generated civic pride, optimism, entrepreneurial ventures, and affluence.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Nov 2003, p3-13, bibl, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina Railroad; New Bern--History; New Bern--Economic development