While still the railroad 's president , he was also selected as its principal contractor to build a line to Morganton , North Carolina .
The following year , Fisher became president of the North Carolina Railroad , succeeding former governor John Morehead .
While still the railroad 's president , Fisher was also selected as its principal contractor to build a line to Morganton , North Carolina .
The following year , Fisher became president of the North Carolina Railroad , succeeding former governor John Morehead .