Records, 1836-1943.

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Records, 1836-1943.

This collection consists primarily of maps, plans and charts. These all relate to the road and the various improvements made. Most of the materials deal with the Virginia portion of the railroad. Also in the collection are 2 Record Books of Accidents and Personal Injury, from 1920 and 1924. Each series is also described separately.

305 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8353461

Library of Virginia

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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company

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On 31 August 1868 the Covington and Ohio Railroad Company and the Virginia Central Railroad Company merged to form the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1870 the Blue Ridge Railroad was added to the company. After defaulting, the company was reorganized in 1878 as the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. The road ran from Ft. Monroe, Va. to Chicago, Ill. Today, after many mergers, the company is part of CSX Transporation. From the description of Records, 1836-1943. (Unknown). ...