Jan,
Every little bit helps. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Duncan
----- Original Message -----
From: Jan Kohl
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [CBQ] help with historical research
In 1869 the Clarksville & Western Railway was organized, initial plans were
to
push north to Louisiana and meet with the Chicago & Alton.
In April 1871 the charter was amended for a southern extension.
Dec, 1875 the St.LK&NW began the work south out of Hannibal, completed in
Jan,1877. Trans began running Feb 1877.
The following years the line was pushed south, and the original plans called
for
a stake to be driven in the ground every 4 miles, at each stake a station
would
be put in place.
You will notice to this day that between Clarksville and Old Monroe that all
the
small towns are fairly evenly spaced. The only reason some distances are
longer
is because the station/town failed and was abandoned (Kissenger, Dameron
Corners)
Cheers!
Jan Kohl
On 1/23/2011 3:09 PM, Duncan Cameron wrote:
> Looking for an assist with some history/geography related to the southern
part of the K-line.
> My notes indicate first track built by the Mississippi Valley and Western
Railroad from Buena Vista, MO to West Quincy.
> Where was Buena Vista? Can't find it on a map.
> Second piece I have as from Buena Vista to Hannibal -- suggests it was
between W. Quincy and Hannibal
> Next pieces built by St.Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern are from Hannibal to
Dardenne (St. Peters) and (according to my notes) from Buena Vista to Keokuk.
>
> I think I've got to have a mistake in there somewhere related to Buena
Vista.
> Can anyone untangle this for me?
>
> Thanks.
> Duncan Cameron
>
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