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Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, The: A History

Author : Todd DeFeo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467143464
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, The: A History written by Todd DeFeo and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad is a perfect example of rail lines in the mid-nineteenth century. Chartered in 1852, the line ran from Paris, Tennessee, to the Kentucky state line and connected with two other routes to create a seamless link between Memphis and Louisville. It shortened the travel time between major economic cities, but its ability to make money didn't match its founders' aspirations. Its detractors ridiculed the route as "beginning in the woods and ending in a hollow tree." Following the Civil War, the railroad revitalized the line, only to run out of money and largely fade away. Author Todd DeFeo recounts the fascinating story of a historic line.

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad, 1850-1963

Author : Kincaid A. Herr
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813187265
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book The Louisville and Nashville Railroad, 1850-1963 written by Kincaid A. Herr and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-11-21 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was founded in 1850, it was the first major railroad in the west, and the only one headquartered in Kentucky. In the twentieth century, the L&N grew into one of the nation's major rail systems, reaching from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River Valley and down to Florida and the Gulf Coast. Kincaid Herr worked for the Louisville and Nashville for more than forty years, and this book originated as a series of articles that he wrote for L&N Magazine between 1939 and 1942. After various printings through the 1940s and '50s, this fifth edition, completely revised and updated, was released in 1964. The 1950s saw the reluctant abandonment of the old steam engine (the L&N was a major coal-carrying railroad) in favor of the diesel. During the late 1950s and early 60s, the railroad experienced significant expansion in the South, where the economy was being fueled by new industry. Coal, automobiles, mail, and passengers all counted on the L&N to get them around the region. Herr traces the development and expansion of the L&N system over a century and profiles important company figures, such as longtime L&N president Milton Smith. Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan and railroad bandit Morris Slater also find their place in this entertaining history. Four appendices on topics ranging from the materials used to build trains to passenger equipment to motive power round out the complete, but accessible, account. Even after all these years, this volume remains the concise, illustrated history of "The Old Reliable" for its many fans around the world.

A Brief History of the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad

Author : Todd DeFeo
Publisher : The DeFeo Groupe, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1735110302
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad written by Todd DeFeo and published by The DeFeo Groupe, LLC. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad emerged from a proposal to build a line between Mobile, Alabama, and Evansville, Indiana. Despite its grand plans, the railroad completed only about 30 miles of narrow gauge track from Clarksville, Tennessee, toward Princeton, Kentucky. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad purchased the railroad in 1886 and converted the line to standard gauge. The Louisville & Nashville abandoned the route, later known as the Clarksville & Princeton Branch, in May 1933, relegating it to the history books. Author Todd DeFeo recounts the captivating story of this largely forgotten railroad.

History of Tennessee

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book History of Tennessee written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 1312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

History of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Author : Maury Klein
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 9780813129150
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (291 download)

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Download or read book History of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad written by Maury Klein and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 1972 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

History of Nashville, Tenn

Author : John Wooldridge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Nashville, Tenn written by John Wooldridge and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of the Legal Development of the Railroad System of Southern Railway Company

Author : Fairfax Harrison
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1544 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Legal Development of the Railroad System of Southern Railway Company written by Fairfax Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Built for High Speed

Author : Todd DeFeo
Publisher : The DeFeo Groupe, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1735110337
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book Built for High Speed written by Todd DeFeo and published by The DeFeo Groupe, LLC. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than four decades, the Atlanta Northern Railway transported passengers between Atlanta and Marietta. The Atlanta Northern, owned by a precursor of Georgia Power, provided an invaluable transportation link for workers employed by industries along the line. Little remains of the former Atlanta-to-Marietta line, its right-of- way obliterated by modern development and its history largely forgotten. Todd DeFeo is the author of several railroad history books, including the first-ever complete histories of the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville and the Indiana, Alabama & Texas; and Western & Atlantic railroads.

'A Faster Means of Locomotion'

Author : Todd DeFeo
Publisher : The DeFeo Groupe, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1735110310
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book 'A Faster Means of Locomotion' written by Todd DeFeo and published by The DeFeo Groupe, LLC. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarksville, Tennessee, has a fascinating railroad history. The push for a railroad in the community dates to the 1830s, but it wasn't until 1852 that the state of Tennessee chartered the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad. A street railroad, in one form or another, operated in Clarksville from 1885 until 1928. Mules powered the first cars, and the line later electrified. What is perhaps most interesting about streetcars in the city is the sheer number of companies organized to operate. Considering the history of the city's street railway system stretches less than a half-century, its history is dizzying.

Historical Development of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad System

Author : Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Development of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad System written by Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Western & Atlantic Railroad

Author : Todd DeFeo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146710339X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Western & Atlantic Railroad written by Todd DeFeo and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the railroad, workers created a winding route that cut its way across the North Georgia landscape. During the Civil War, both armies used this vital artery, and it was the setting for one of the war's most iconic events, the Great Locomotive Chase. The state still owns the Western & Atlantic and has leased it since 1870. The line remains an essential part of North Georgia and is a backbone of the region's industry. As Atlanta ponders its transportation future, it is important to remember that without the Western & Atlantic, Atlanta would not be the city it is today.

One of Morgan's Men

Author : John M. Porter
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813129907
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book One of Morgan's Men written by John M. Porter and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Marion Porter (1839–1898) grew up working at his family's farm and dry goods store in Butler County, Kentucky. The oldest of Reverend Nathaniel Porter's nine children, he was studying to become a lawyer when the Civil War began. As the son of a family of slave owners, Porter identified with the Southern cause and wasted little time enlisting in the Confederate army. He and his lifelong friend Thomas Henry Hines served in the Ninth Kentucky Calvary under John Hunt Morgan, the "Thunderbolt of the Confederacy." When the war ended, Porter and Hines opened a law practice together, but Porter was concerned that the story of his service during the Civil War and his family's history would be lost with the collapse of the Confederacy. In 1872, Porter began writing detailed memoirs of his experiences during the war years, including tales of scouting behind enemy lines, sabotaging a Union train, being captured and held as a prisoner of war, and searching for an army to join after his release. Editor Kent Masterson Brown spent several years preparing Porter's memoir for publication, clarifying details and adding annotations to provide historical context. One of Morgan's Men: Memoirs of Lieutenant John M. Porter of the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry is a fascinating firsthand account of the life of a remarkable Confederate soldier. In this unique volume, Porter's insights on Morgan and the Confederacy are available to readers for the first time.

History of Davidson County, Tennessee

Author : W. Woodford Clayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1014 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book History of Davidson County, Tennessee written by W. Woodford Clayton and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

History of Tennessee: Montgomery, Robertson, Humphreys, Stewart, Dickson, Cheatham and Houston Counties

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 772 pages
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Download or read book History of Tennessee: Montgomery, Robertson, Humphreys, Stewart, Dickson, Cheatham and Houston Counties written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Railroad Post Office History

Author : Leo A. McKee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Railroad Post Office History written by Leo A. McKee and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indexes of railroads / railway post offices / mail route messengers / collection of reprinted articles / cancellations / cars.

History of Kentucky

Author : Lewis Collins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book History of Kentucky written by Lewis Collins and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embracing pre-historic, annals for 331 years, outline, and by counties, statistics, antiquities and natural curiosities, geographical and geological descriptions, sketches of the court of appeals, the churches, freemasonry, odd fellowship, and internal improvements, incudents of pioneer life, and nearly five hundred soldiers, statesmen, jurists, lawyers, surgeons, divines, merchants, historians, editors, artists, etc., etc.

Tennesseans and Their History

Author : Paul H. Bergeron
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572330566
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Tennesseans and Their History written by Paul H. Bergeron and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The authors introduce readers to famous personalities such as Andrew Jackson and Austin Peay, but they also tell stories of ordinary people and their lives to show how they are an integral part of the state's history. Sidebars throughout the book highlight events and people of particular interest, and reading lists at the end of chapters provide readers with avenues for further exploration."--BOOK JACKET.