Historical Markers and War Memorials in Halifax County, North Carolina

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Halifax County, North Carolina

101 ► North Carolina, Halifax County, Weldon — Weldon Railroads — A Convergence of Commerce — Landscape of the Iron Horse —

When the Roanoke Navigation Canal opened in 1824, the terminus at "Welden's Orchard" soon replaced Halifax as the region's commercial trading hub. The shallow-draft batteau coming downstream transferred their goods to larger commercial vessels . . . — — Map (db m222114) HM

102 ► North Carolina, Halifax County, Weldon — Wilmington & Weldon RR Trestle — Lee's Lifeline — Confederate Lifeline —

Located on the Roanoke River, the town of Weldon was one of the South's major transportation hubs at the beginning of the Civil War. By 1861, the town served as an important stop for steamboats and canal boats, and it was the junction of the . . . — — Map (db m222108) HM

103 ► North Carolina, Halifax County, Weldon — E-23 — Wilmington and Weldon Railroad —

Longest railroad in the world when completed in 1840. Length 161 1/2 mi. Terminus was nearby. — — Map (db m222013) HM

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