Research Showcase

"The Wilmington & Raleigh Rail Road Company survived multiple threats to its existence. Under its new corporate name, the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Company would soon be put to the test, the Civil War. The railroad, unlike the Confederacy, survived, and would eventually transform itself a powerful regional economic force, adapting to the challenges of the New South"--Provided by publisher.

This book, intended as a teaching tool, includes a gallery of artifacts found in our region and features a timeline of Native American history in North Carolina.

Cindy's book is also available electronically through the Library catalog

"A marvel of civil engineering by the standards of the day, the railroad constituted a tour de force of organization, finance and political will that risked the fortunes of individuals and the credit of the state. This study chronicles the project from its inception, exploring its impact on subsequent railroad development in North Carolina and its significance"--Provided by publisher.