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N.C. 83 
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Photo: NC 83 at NC 130 (Adam Prince)
NC 83
N.C. 83  7 miles
The Road: Begins at NC 130 Seven Bridges and ends at the South Carolina line, all within Robeson County. The route continues a few more miles as SC 83 to SC 381 Clio, SC.
Towns and Attractions: Robeson Co: None
History: NC 83 was born in 1937 as upgraded routing. It initially ran only from US 501 to South Carolina. The road on the other side of the border was briefly SC 68 before becoming SC 83.
In 1947, NC 83 was extended as upgraded routing north to NC 130.

1938 Official
NC 83 original routing
1947 Gen Draft
NC 83 extended to NC 130

Comment: NC 83 has little importance.

Last Update: 8 January 2009

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