Claim: Berkeley Railroad was built by A.S. Emerson, he built a railroad from Moncks Corner and was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly.
Evidence: The Berkeley Railroad was built by A.S. Emerson, an early real estate developer who wanted to promote a development he called "New England City", in Berkeley County. The Berkeley Railroad was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1892. Emerson built a railroad from Moncks Corner to New England City, which later became known as Chicora.