Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad chartered in North Carolina (1834)

The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad was chartered in 1834, establishing a rail connection between Wilmington and Raleigh. Plans for this line were developed prior to the charter, aiming to link the capital to the port city. The railroad later became known as the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad in 1855.

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Background and detail

Background. Wilmington is a port city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, situated on the Cape Fear River. Plans were developed to build a railroad line from the capital, Raleigh, to Wilmington. This infrastructure project aimed to connect the political center with the maritime hub, facilitating trade and transportation within the state.

Charter. The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad was originally chartered in 1834. This legal establishment created the entity that would eventually operate the line. The name Wilmington and Weldon began use in 1855, reflecting the expansion of the route beyond Raleigh to Weldon, North Carolina.

Legacy. The railroad's legacy includes its eventual designation as the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. The main line from Weldon to Contentnea became part of the Atlantic Coast Line's main line. The former Wilmington and Weldon route south to Wallace is designated as CSX's W&W Subdivision, preserving the historical name.

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