Windsor in Bertie County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wellington and Powell Railroad
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
1. Wellington and Powell Railroad Marker
This brick vault was once housed in the depot of the Wellington and Powell Railroad.
The W&P ran between Windsor and Ahoskie in the early to mid 1900’s carrying produce and passengers.
There was a hill on the train’s route it often had trouble climbing. Passengers sometimes had to literally jump out and help push cars to the top. That led to people jokingly refer to the W&P as the “Walk and Push.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 35° 59.514′ N, 76° 56.605′ W. Marker is in Windsor, North Carolina, in Bertie County. Marker can be reached from West Water Street (U.S. 17) near Sutton Drive, on the left when traveling west. Located at the Roanoke/Cashie River Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West Water Street, Windsor NC 27983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eden House Root Cellar (within shouting distance of this marker); Engagement at Windsor (within shouting distance of this marker); Roanoke/Cashie River Center Grave Site (within shouting distance of this marker); WWII POW Camp (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gray’s Landing (about 800 feet away); Historic Windsor
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
2. W&P Railroad vault
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
