Record #:

5488

Author(s):

Watson, Alan D.

Abstract:

Railroading began in England in 1825, and by the 1830s, had reached North Carolina, offering a shipping alternative to turnpikes, canals, and steamboats. By 1860, 834 miles of track had been laid. Watson discusses the rise of railroads in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 44 Issue 3, May 2000, p1-8, il, f

Subject(s):

Railroads--History; North Carolina--Economic conditions--19th Century