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Wilmington And Manchester Railroad
The Wilmington and Manchester Railroad was a railroad that served South Carolina and North Carolina before, during and after the American Civil War. It received its charter in 1846 and began operation in 1853 from Wilmington, North Carolina, extending west to the now-defunct town of Manchester, South Carolina (just west of Sumter). The track gauge was . Route The route was built to haul South Carolina cotton to the Port of Wilmington, which was attempting to compete with the Port of Charleston. The railroad would go on to become a major shipper of naval stores and cotton. History American Civil War The line was devastated at the end of the war, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman dispatched some 2,500 federal troops from the South Carolina coast to locate locomotives and rolling stock that the Confederates were hiding in the state's hinterland. In April 1865, the force, under Gen. Edward E. Potter located nine locomotives and approximately 200 cars, many belonging to the Wilmingt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilmington And Carolina Railroad
Wilmington may refer to: Places Australia *Wilmington, South Australia, a town and locality ** District Council of Wilmington, a former local government area ** Wilmington railway line, a former railway line United Kingdom * Wilmington, Devon *Wilmington, East Sussex *Wilmington, Kent *Wilmington, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire * Wilmington, Somerset * Lordship of Wilmington, an ancient manor in Kent in the parish of Sellindge United States *Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, a neighborhood *Wilmington, Delaware *Wilmington Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware *Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois *Wilmington, Will County, Illinois * Wilmington, Indiana * Wilmington, Kansas *Wilmington, Massachusetts **Wilmington station (MBTA), commuter rail station **Wilmington High School (Massachusetts) * Wilmington Township, Minnesota * Wilmington, Minnesota *Wilmington, New York, a town **Wilmington (CDP), New York, the main hamlet in the town *Wilmington, North Carolina, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation is an American holding company focused on rail transportation and real estate in North America, among other industries. The company was established in 1980 as part of the Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries merger. The various railroads of the former Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries that are now owned by CSX Corporation were eventually merged into a single line in 1986 and it became known as CSX Transportation. CSX Corporation currently has a number of subsidiaries beyond CSX Transportation. Previously based in Richmond, Virginia after the merger, the corporation moved its headquarters to Jacksonville, Florida, in 2003. CSX is a Fortune 500 company. Subsidiaries and divisions CSX Transportation CSX Transportation is a Class I railroad operating in the eastern United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles (34,000 km) of track. As of December 30, 2016, CSX ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerro Gordo, North Carolina
Cerro Gordo is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 207 at the 2010 census. History Cerro Gordo was incorporated in 1874, taking its name from the 1847 Battle of Cerro Gordo in Mexico. Geography Cerro Gordo is located at (34.322178, -78.928100). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Cerro Gordo, meaning 'fat hill,' describes its slightly higher elevation than the rest of Columbus County, although it is in the coastal plain region of North Carolina. The majority of its land is devoted to crops, cows, and hog houses. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 244 people, 90 households, and 68 families residing in the town. The population density was 322.8 people per square mile (124.0/km2). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 134.9 per square mile (51.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 75.00% White, 18.44% African American, 3.69% Native American, 2.46% Asi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilmington, Chadbourn And Conway Railroad
The Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway Railroad was a Southeastern railroad that operated between Chadbourn, North Carolina and Conway, South Carolina near the end of the 19th century. History The Chadbourn Lumber Company of Chadbourn, North Carolina, built the line to haul timber. It connected with the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad in Chadbourne. The line crossed the North Carolina line at Tabor City, North Carolina. It continued south through Loris, South Carolina into Conway, South Carolina to its terminus at the Waccamaw River. The line was sold at foreclosure in 1895 and renamed the Wilmington and Conway Railroad. Wikipedia, WikiProject Trains, ICC valuations, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad The following year, the Wilmington and Conway was sold to the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad (the successor of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad). In 1898, the line came under the ownership of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1912, the Atlantic Coast Line boug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chadbourn, North Carolina
Chadbourn is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,856 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Chadbourn has been in operation since 1882. It was incorporated in 1883, being named after a local family engaged in the lumber industry. Geography Chadbourn is located at (34.322374, -78.825823). The town lies within the Carolina Border Belt, a regional network of tobacco markets and warehouses along both sides of the North Carolina-South Carolina border. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,574 people, 797 households, and 387 families residing in the town. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 2,129 people, 877 households, and 548 families in the town. The population density was 805.3 people per square mile (311.4/km). There were 983 housing units at an average density of 371.8 per square mile (143.8/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whiteville, North Carolina
Whiteville is a city in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,394 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city in Columbus County and is the county seat. History Columbus County was created in 1808. In 1810, a community was platted on land owned by James B. White for the purpose of creating a county seat and establishing government buildings. It was originally known as White's Crossing before being incorporated under its present name in 1832. A post office called Whiteville has been in operation since 1821. The town was sacked by Union forces during the latter stages of the American Civil War. In 1950, Whiteville fielded a professional minor league baseball team in the Class D Tobacco State League. The Whiteville Tobs club lasted only one season before disbanding with the entire league. The Columbus County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Geography Whiteville is located in north-central Columbus County at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hallsboro, North Carolina
Hallsboro is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbus County, in southeastern North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 465. Education Hallsboro has an elementary school and middle school. For high school, students must travel to East Columbus Jr./Sr High School at Lake Waccamaw, about 5 miles to the east. There are no libraries in Hallsboro; the closest is the Rube McCray Memorial Library away at Lake Waccamaw. Geography Hallsboro is located in east-central Columbus County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hallsboro CDP has an area of , all land. Surrounding communities include Lake Waccamaw to the east, Whiteville, the Columbus County seat, to the west, Bolton to the east, and Clarkton to the north. Demographics Local parks and attractions Lake Waccamaw State Park is located on the far side of Lake Waccamaw, southeast of Hallsboro. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Lake Waccamaw is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The 2010 census population was 1,480. Originally home to Native Americans, Europeans later colonized Lake Waccamaw in the 18th century. The Europeans built naval stores and the discovery of turpentine oil led to the Wilmington-Manchester railroad track being created. A shingle company was later converted to a lumber company. In 1910, a group of townspeople created the Waccamaw Club. The town surrounds Lake Waccamaw, which features 9,000 acres of diverse wildlife and is a major source of revenue for the town. The lake is bustling with many endemic species of fish, birds, mollusks, and other animals. In 2018, a forty-year ban on hunting alligators was lifted. The town of Lake Waccamaw provides many recreational activities, such as birdwatching and hiking, due to the large population of wildlife and mild terrain. The majority of the town's population attend East Columbus High School, making ECHS football game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolton, North Carolina
Bolton is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 691 at the 2010 census. History Bolton was established in 1899 and named for the Bolton Lumber Company. It became an incorporated community in 1915. Geography Bolton is located in eastern Columbus County at (34.320101, -78.404905) It sits at an altitude of 66 feet above sea level. The town is bypassed to the north by combined U.S. Routes 74 and 76, a four-lane divided highway. US 74/76 leads east to Wilmington and west to Whiteville, the Columbus County seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 519 people, 254 households, and 160 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 494 people, 198 households, and 138 families residing in the town. The population density was 159.3 people per square mile (61.5/km2). There were 219 hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delco, North Carolina
Delco (formerly Brinkly, New Berlin, and Pershing) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 348 at the 2010 census. Geography Delco is located near the eastern tip of Columbus County, at an elevation of . Combined U.S. Routes 74 and 76 (the four-lane Andrew Jackson Highway) passes through the center of the community, leading east to Wilmington and west to Whiteville, the Columbus County seat. North Carolina Highway 87 leads northwest from Delco to Elizabethtown. According to the United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of t ..., the Delco CDP has a total area of , all land. Acme Delco Middle School, was located in Delco prior to its closing in 2020. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navassa, North Carolina
Navassa is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,505 at the 2010 census, up from 479 in 2000. Navassa is part of the Wilmington, North Carolina metropolitan area. History A post office called Navassa was established in 1903. The community was named after Navassa Island. Navassa was incorporated as a town in 1977. Geography Navassa is located along the Brunswick and Cape Fear rivers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (3.50%) is water. Environment and biodiversity The Navassa and Cape Fear region in southeastern North Carolina is considered an exceptionally rich biodiverse area in the United States. This region hosts 50 different habitat types supporting 300 species of plants and animals. Twenty-two of these species are considered "endemic", meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. An assessment of biodiversity was completed by the State and prioritized terres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cape Fear And Yadkin Valley Railway
The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway was a Southeastern railroad that operated in the Carolinas immediately after Reconstruction. It ran from Mount Airy, North Carolina southeast through Greensboro and Fayetteville to the Atlantic port of Wilmington, North Carolina. A significant branch also ran from Fayetteville south to Bennettsville, South Carolina. History The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway was created in 1879 with the consolidation of the Western Railroad and the Mount Airy Railroad. By 1899, the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway was debt-ridden and bankrupt and was sold to the Southern Railway, where it was reorganized as a new company under the name Atlantic and Yadkin Railway, which remained a wholly owned subsidiary of the Southern Railway. The newly created Atlantic and Yadkin then sold back the southern half of the line from Sanford, North Carolina, to Wilmington to the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, which was later reorganized as the Atlantic Coas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
