Wilmington And Weldon Railroad
Inscription
Longest railroad in the
world when completed in
1840. Length 161 1/2 mi.
Terminus was 4 blocks W.
Location
AddressThird Street at Brunswick Street in Wilmington
CityWilmington
CountyNew Hanover
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.244410, -77.946940
Sources
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