Thomas McKell's K. G. J. and E. Railway near Glen Jean, W. Va.

Identifier:

052140

Collection Number:

A&M 3567

Title:

Thomas McKell's K. G. J. and E. Railway near Glen Jean, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1900

Description:

Thomas G. McKell built the Kanawha, Glen Jean & Eastern Railway between Glen Jean, W. Va. and Deepwater, W. Va, a town situated on the Kanawha River. The rail line served as a means to transport coal for the McKell Coal & Coke Company, and made a connection with the C. & O. Railway as well.

Acquisition Source:

Caldwell, Walter

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

digital file

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView