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Date created
1859
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This work is believed to be in the public domain. Users are advised to make their own copyright assessment and to understand their rights to fair use.
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Original image housed by UNC Libraries / Documenting the American South

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  • Antebellum North Carolina: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina in the antebellum period (1830–1860). Topics include slavery, daily life, agriculture, industry, technology, and the arts, as well as the events leading to secession and civil war. (Page 5.5)
  • North Carolina History: A Sampler: A sample of the more than 800 pages of our digital textbook for North Carolina history, including background readings, various kinds of primary sources, and multimedia. Also includes an overview of the textbook and how to use it. (Page 6.3)

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Railroad timetable

Size: 319×550

An 1859 timetable for the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad.