Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad opens (1858)

The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad opened its line in June 1858, connecting Goldsboro to New Bern. The company was incorporated in 1852 and organized in 1854. Construction occurred by divisions prior to summer 1858. Operations began around June 1, 1858, covering approximately 96.1 miles to Morehead City via New Bern.

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Background and detail

Background. The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company was incorporated under an act of the North Carolina Legislature ratified on December 27, 1852, and organized on January 20, 1854. The company constructed a 5 ft gauge railroad line. Construction was carried out largely by contract, prior to the summer of 1858, establishing the infrastructure for the route connecting Goldsboro to New Bern.

Opening. Operations on the railroad line began on or about June 1, 1858. The line extended from Goldsboro through New Bern to Morehead City. New Bern is located at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers near the headwaters of Pamlico Sound.

Route. The railroad constructed 96.1 miles of track between Morehead City and Goldsboro, passing through New Bern. New Bern is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, situated near the headwaters of Pamlico Sound on the North Carolina coast. The route served as a connection between the interior and the coast.

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