Wraggborough in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bound For Glory
The Railroad Was A Nation Builder
The railroads spurred technological growth and innovation. They affected how people and information were distributed across the country. Railways helped settle the middle and western regions of the United States, and were a source of employment for thousands of new immigrants. They were a catalyst for the development of labor unions.
The power of the railroad as an icon and symbol of American life is revealed time and again through the works of American authors, poets, playwrights, movie-makers, painters, and songwriters. These artists immortalized trains as glamorous, tragic, romantic, sinister, and patriotic settings for the stories of America. Although trains are no longer a part of the everyday life of most Americans, they still continue to capture our imagination.
"We reached Sans Souci in quick and double quick time... before any of us had time to determine whether or not it was prudent to be scared."
*Charleston Courier, 1830*
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 32° 47.336′ N, 79° 56.238′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Wraggborough. Marker is on John Street. Located between King and Meeting Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Best Friend of Charleston (here, next to this marker); Building a Nation (here, next to this marker); The Railroad Comes To Charleston (a few steps from this marker); Passengers and Products (within shouting distance of this marker); Camden Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); William Aiken House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Civil War Submarine, H.L. Hunley (about 500 feet away); The Charleston Museum's Joseph Manigault House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
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Also see . . . the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company, Wikipedia entry. ran scheduled steam service over its 136-mile (219 km) line from Charleston, South Carolina, to Hamburg, South Carolina. beginning in 1833. At that time it was the longest railroad in the world. It was also known as the Charleston and Hamburg Railroad, although it is unclear if that was a legal name, a subsidiary name, or just a nickname. (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 28, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.