Burgaw in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Burgaw Depot
Circa 1850
Photographed By Dave W, June 17, 2023
1. Burgaw Depot Marker
Built as a fuel station, 30 ft. long, RR ran from Wilmington to Weldon, longest in the world when completed in 1840. Gen. Robert E. Lee called the RR "the lifeline of the Confederacy". Wilmington fell in 1865 & the Depot became the Confederate HQ. Union prisoners were massed, transported by rail 12 mi. S. & exchanged. Expanded in 1916-17 to 300 ft. Renovated in 2009-10 as a civic center & RR Museum. In 1985, NC Archives & History credited the Depot as the oldest in the state.
Erected by Burgaw Depot Historic Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 34° 33.002′ N, 77° 55.675′ W. Marker is in Burgaw, North Carolina, in Pender County. Marker is at the intersection of South Dickerson Street and West Courthouse Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Dickerson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 S Dickerson St, Burgaw NC 28425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Burgaw (a few steps from this marker); Burgaw Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Heroes (about 500 feet away, measured
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Also see . . . Historic Burgaw Train Depot. (Submitted on June 19, 2023.)
Photographed By Dave W, June 17, 2023
2. Burgaw Depot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
