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N.C. 742 
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Photo: NC 742 beginning in a quiet place (Chris Patriarca)
NC 742
N.C. 742  37 miles
The Road: Begins at NC 138-205 Oakboro (Stanly County) and ends at the South Carolina State Line below Cason Old Field (Anson County). The route continues 4 more miles to SC 145 near Chesterfield, SC. Stanly County.
Towns and Attractions: Stanly Co:Oakboro
Union Co:None
Anson Co:Wadesboro
History: NC 742 was born in 1936, running from NC 205 Oakboro southeast to US 74 Wadesboro.
About 1947, NC 742 was extended to South Carolina (whose SC 742 was originally SC 850 for several years prior).
1936 Official
NC 742 initial routing
1947 Gen Drafting
NC 742 extended to SC
Comment:
NC 742 has little excitement to it.

Last Update: 1 September 2007

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