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Historic Weldon originally was called Weldon’s Orchard because of the orchard planted here by Daniel Weldon, who founded the town in 1745. Located just below the fall line, at an altitude of 77 feet, Weldon was the head of navigation on the Roanoke River until the canal was built in 1823, which opened up river traffic to Virginia and stimulated the economy.
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Weldon’s National Registered Historic District was established in 1996. The residential neighborhoods are primarily frame constructions in the Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical Revival and Craftsman styles.
The commercial/railroad area is characterized by brick construction, following traditional forms and decoration fro the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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The Union Station of Weldon, North Carolina, holds a unique position in Southeastern railroading history. Aside from being one of the first railroad "hubs" in the US, it was one of just a few facilities jointly owned and operated by both the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Railroads. This article, the first in a two part series, will review history and geography of the Weldon area as it pertains to railroad activity. In addition, we will chart the development and changes to the SAL dominated part of the station, from its construction in 1912 to the present day. In part two, to be published in the next issue of Lines South, we will examine the ACL portion of the facility, including the elevated platforms and viaduct.
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The Roanoke Navigation System began building the canal in 1819 and completed it in 1824. The trade of a vast Roanoke River that extended 370 miles into the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina was funneled into the fledgling community known as Weldon's Place.
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The Roanoke River, once known as the Moratuck, derived its name from an Indian group These Indians had a village by that name upon the river’s northern bank at present Cedar Landing in Bertie County. Both names, Moratuck and Roanoke, seem to be Algonquin.
An English story claims that the Moratuck River was changed to the Roanoke River when an Indian was seen propelling his dugout canoe upon it with oaken oars.
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Garrett Winery was originally owned by William Garrett. At first it was located near Medoc Mountain, but it was moved to Weldon to take advantage of the old Weldon Canal and the railroad. It was located in a four-story building on the banks of the canal, just west of the Chockoyotte Aqueduct. From its home in Weldon, it operated as a thriving business for years, by means of shipping grapes from Medoc Vineyards to the winery in Weldon and making the wine there.
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Weldon’s Jail is the oldest standing public facility building in the town of Weldon and is located on First Street between the CXS overpass and Washington Avenue,. It is vacant and plans are underway to restore it this coming year and ;hopefully, it will become a tourist attraction for Historic Weldon. Erected in the 1880’s, it has served the citizens of Weldon in many ways.
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1. Integrity 2. Accountability 3. Professionalism 4. Pursuit of Excellence
Your Weldon Police Department is fully committed to the citizens of the town of Weldon and vows to provide and remain current with the highest level of police service and training. We will improve the quality of life in our community by building a valued partnership that will reduce crime, maintain peace and order and create a sage environment in which to grow. We are committed to upholding local ordinances, the laws of North Carolina and the United States Constitution.
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The Weldon Fire Department is a combination department operating with both paid and volunteer personnel. There is one paid firefighter at 201 Sycamore Street and one 1050 Julian Allsbrook Highway on duty 24 hours a day. They are supported with six (6) full time, three (3) part-time and nineteen volunteer firefighters. The station on 201 Sycamore house three (3) Engines and one (1) First Responder Vehicle and the station on 1050 Julian Allsbrook Highway houses one (1) Rescue Pumper, one (1) Brush-Truck (first responder vehicle) and a 95 foot Ladder Truck.
The department responds to approximately 700 calls per year, which is compiled of First Responder (Emergency Medical), vehicle accidents, fire, rescue and public service calls.
The Weldon Fire Department takes a great deal of pride in its dedication to protect and serve the citizens of our area. There are countless hours of training each year by the department to enhance our level of protection for both the public and the firefighters. We strongly believe in fire prevention through education. There are materials and programs offered for the youth, there are fire extinguisher classes for adults, along with fire safety for our senior citizens.
Please feel free to stop by either station or call us.
Martin (Rusty) Bolt, Fire Chief Ricky Hammack, Deputy Fire Chief John Gaertner, Assistant Fire Chief
Station No. 1 (Temporary Closed due to Hurricane Irene Damage, relocated to Hwy 301, Old Basnight Building)
201 Sycamore Street Weldon, NC Tel: 252-536-4655
Station No. 2 1050 Julian Allsbrook Hwy. Weldon, NC Tel: 252-536-4293
station11@historicweldonnc.com
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Weldon Memorial Library, housed in Weldon’s Historic Train Depot is located in the heart of Downtown Weldon.
Weldon Memorial Library is a branch of the Halifax County Library System. There are also Branch Libraries in Halifax, Littleton, and Scotland Neck. Currently this library not only provides a quiet setting for the avid reader or academic scholar, it also serves as a small business center for the community. We provide computers for public access to the Internet and other major computer programs. In addition there is a copier, fax machine, and an online card catalog available for public usage.
For the youth in our area, the Library has Story Hour each Wednesday morning at 10:00 for pre-school age children. In the summer months, we also have the Summer Reading Program. During this special program, we encourage area school age students to read as many book as possible. In addition to activities and crafts, we invite different community leaders and professionals to speak. We usually wrap up the Summer Reading Program with a pizza party or hot dog social, which the children really enjoy.
Statistically, Weldon Memorial Library services at least 700 patrons monthly with at least half of our patrons residing in neighboring towns and cities.
SO… the next time you’re visiting Downtown Weldon, stroll on over to the Weldon Memorial Library.
For more information about Weldon Memorial Library and current events there, please see contact information above.
Contact Information:
LaTarsha N. Thomas, Branch Librarian 6 West 1st Street Weldon, NC 27890 Phone: (252) 536-3837 Fax: (252) 536-2477 weldonlib_lt@yahoo.com
Weldon Memorial Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Library related link:
www.halifaxlib.org/polaris- Halifax County Library System Online Card Catalog
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