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Old Train Station, Chatham, Virginia
Many towns in the United States of America were built around the railroad. Among them was the town of Chatham in the southern region of the U.S. state of Virginia. The station was built in 1918 by the Southern Railroad, and it became the main source of transportation to Chatham Hall, a girls preparatory school, … Continue reading Old Train Station, Chatham, Virginia
Matewan Train Station, Matewan, West Virginia
In the southwestern region of the U.S. state of West Virginia on the border with the U.S. state of Kentucky is the small town of Matewan. It may not be a famous town, but it had a few events that took place here. The town played a role in the feud between the Hatfield’s and … Continue reading Matewan Train Station, Matewan, West Virginia
Pamplin City, Virginia
There is a small town in southern region of the U.S. state of Virginia called Pamplin City. The origin of the town and how the town got its name is unknown. It is known that a man named Thomas Merriman bought property in the region in the early part of the nineteenth century where he … Continue reading Pamplin City, Virginia
The Lewis McManus Memorial Honor Trail, Beckley, West Virginia
The U.S. state of West Virginia is known for its mountains and for its coal mines. The state is seldom known for its cities. Among them is the city of Beckley in the south central part of the state. Named for Alfred Beckley, it is a simple city although it is the largest city in … Continue reading The Lewis McManus Memorial Honor Trail, Beckley, West Virginia
John Cowgill: Stories of the Railroad 