Unissued Carolina and North Western Railroad - circa 1890's Immigration Bureau Appointment Form

Unissued Appointment form for the lawyer W.A. Fair. Lenoir, North Carolina of the Carolina and North Western Railroad. The Carolina and North Western Railroad was a significant rail line that primarily functioned in the western region of North Carolina. It played a crucial role in linking towns such as Lincolnton and Shelby, with its historical influence still evident through preserved depots and rail-trails. The main line of the C&NW extended from Charlotte to Lincolnton, with additional branches reaching Shelby, Newton, and other smaller communities, serving as an essential conduit for both freight and passenger transport in the area. In 1998, the tracks that ran along East Main and East Water streets were dismantled to establish the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail, a pathway for walking and jogging. The Lincolnton Commercial Historic District encompasses the site of the former railroad tracks. The Carolina and North Western Railroad Freight Depot in Lincolnton is currently recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the process of being relocated to Newton for preservation, as reported by Lincoln Times News. Additionally, the C&NW operated a freight depot in Shelby, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to Flickr. The C&NW was linked to the Piedmont & Northern Railway (P&N), another railroad active in North and South Carolina, as noted on www.carolana.com. The enduring legacy of the Carolina and North Western Railroad is reflected in its historic depots, the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail, and the recollections of those who witnessed the railroad's influence on the region.