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Kings Mountain Railroad

Former railroad in South Carolina, USA

The Kings Mountain Railroad was a 5 ft (1,524 mm) gauge shortline railroad that served South Carolina before, during and after the American Civil War. The Kings Mountain Railroad Company was chartered in 1848 and the line was completed in 1852. It ran 22 miles (35 km) from Yorkville to Chester Court House and cost 000, most of which was privately financed.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Kings Mountain Railroad was a 5 ft (1,524 mm) gauge shortline railroad that served South Carolina before, during and after the American Civil War.2

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