Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway Company.

Dates:
Active 1899
Active 1983

Biographical notes:

CC & O was contructed to connect the coal fields of southwest VA and eastern KY. Construction of the main line into Spartanburg, SC was completed in 1909, and the Elkhorn Extension in 1915. The route covers 277 miles from Elkhorn Yard, KY to Spartanburg. In 1983 Clinchfield Railroad Co. became a division of Seaboard System (controlled by CSX).

From the description of Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway records, 1899-1983, 1900-1954. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 35124334

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Subjects:

  • Lumbering
  • Railroads
  • Railroads
  • Textile industry

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Places:

  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • Appalachian Region (as recorded)
  • Kingsport (Tenn.) (as recorded)
  • Johnson City (Tenn.) (as recorded)