Lexington and Richmond Turnpike field notes, 1835-1836.

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Lexington and Richmond Turnpike field notes, 1835-1836.

Field notes including topographic sketches done under the direction of Charles B. Shaw, principal engineer.

6 v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6794366

Library of Virginia

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Shaw, Charles B.

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An act of the General Assembly approved February 9, 1836 directed a survey be completed to establish the best route for a railroad from Gordonsville to Harrisonburg, the practicality, advantages to the community, and probable cost. From the description of Gordonsville to Harrisonburg Railroad field notes, 1836, 1838. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122538925 Charles Shaw was the Librarian at the North Carolina College for Women (now UNCG) from 1920 until 1927. He left the Nor...

Virginia. Board of Public Works

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