Bruce K.
1/22/2025
Across from what is now the Burlington Amtrak station, this marker points out some of the earliest history of trains in North Carolina. The marker is high on the post but in excellent...
North Carolina Railroad
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200 S Main St
Burlington, NC 27215
North Carolina Railroad in Burlington, NC, holds historical significance, established in 1857 for the maintenance and repair of the N.C. Railroad. The Company Shops, now a marker erected in 1972, served as a crucial hub for locomotive upkeep until its closure in 1866.
Located at the historic Burlington Downtown Depot, visitors can explore the restored red caboose, witness a wall mural depicting Burlington's history, and enjoy an outdoor amphitheater for various events. The depot, built in 1892 as a "Southern Railway Passenger Station," is adorned with granite statues portraying railroad scenes.
With roots tracing back to the early 1850s, the North Carolina Railroad has played a pivotal role in the town's development, housing essential repair facilities like machine shops, a carpenter shop, and a blacksmith shop. The depot's turntable and statues stand as tributes to the area's rich railroad history and enduring legacy.
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