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Opening of Operations

When
June 1, 1858
Where
New Bern
Part of
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad opens

Operations on the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad line began on or about June 1, 1858, connecting Goldsboro to New Bern.

The company constructed 96.1 miles of 5 ft gauge line between Morehead City and Goldsboro through New Bern. Operations began on or about June 1, 1858. New Bern is located at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers.

Sources

  1. Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2025-06-27
  2. New Bern, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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