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Incorporation of the Western North Carolina Railroad
- When
- 15 February 1855
- Where
- North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly incorporated the Western North Carolina Railroad Company on February 15, 1855, to build a line from Salisbury westward.
The company was incorporated under an act of North Carolina on February 15, 1855. The state helped finance the venture by subscribing to $1.4 million of the $2.1 million capital stock through state bonds. Samuel McDowell Tate was instrumental in planning the first leg, while Fisher held the initial construction contract.
Sources
- Western North Carolina Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2024-07-13
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