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Eastern Kentucky Railway (Images of Rail)

by Terry L. Baldridge

ISBN13: 9780738552767
ISBN10: 0738552763
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In 1865, as the Civil War was drawing to a close, plans were underway in Boston for a railroad construction project to begin in Greenup County, Kentucky. Eventually the Eastern Kentucky Railway Company would extend its main track through two more counties, Carter and Lawrence. Spanning just 36 miles of main track from Riverton to Webbville, the

Eastern Kentucky Railway became a lifeline for the economic and social activities of the people of northeastern Kentucky. Even though the original plan of extending the railway much farther south and bridging the Ohio River to the north never came about, the railway struggled along for more than 65

years. Many people who grew up along the line passed their experiences to younger generations; some, like Jesse Stuart, wrote about them. This volume will show life along the rail line that lent its name to the highways now running its route.

About the Author

In 1974, Terry L. Baldridge was introduced to the Eastern Kentucky Railway by his grandfather, Alva Baldridge. This was the beginning of a lifelong love of Eastern Kentucky history, American history, and ancient history for the author.

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: Donna Sturs, October 8, 2007 (view all comments by Donna Sturs)
A well prepared book! I'm currently living in Portland and am planning on visiting that part of Kentucky. Please do another book!
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: railboy18, June 12, 2007 (view all comments by railboy18)

I'm pre ordering this book! I just came across it and am very excited about it! I hope Terry L. Baldridge does very well with it. Tyler C.
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Product Details

ISBN:: 9780738552767
Author:: Baldridge, Terry L.
Publisher:: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Subject:: United States - State & Local - General
Subject:: Railroads - History
Subject:: Railroads - Pictorial
Subject:: United States - State & Local - South
Subject:: United States - General
Subject:: RAI; TRA
Subject:: KY
Subject:: Railroads
Subject:: History
Subject:: Railroads - Kentucky - Greenup County -
Subject:: Railroads - Kentucky - Carter County -
Subject:: Railroads - General
Subject:: Rai
Subject:: Tra
Edition Description:: Trade paper
Series:: Images of Rail
Publication Date:: 20070931
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: 200, Black and White
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 9.24x6.55x.35 in. .62 lbs.

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Transportation » Railroads » General
Transportation » Railroads » Pictorials

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