The History of Hamilton County and Chattanooga, Tennessee

The History of Hamilton County and Chattanooga, Tennessee

Author: Zella Armstrong

Publisher: The Overmountain Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780932807991

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This second volume of Armstrong’s history covers 1861–1940, beginning with the Civil War, continuing on with activities during Reconstruction through the end of the century, and concluding with the feeling of optimism upon entering the 20th century. Full of details about the subsequent growth––of banks, newspapers, education, communication, transportation, and industry––and all the happenings and people involved, this history is a truly comprehensive resource.


Indiana Railroad Lines

Indiana Railroad Lines

Author: Graydon M. Meints

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2011-09-09

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0253223598

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Railroads have played a major role in transportation, logistics and development in the state of Indiana. A perfect resource for railroad enthusiasts or students of Indiana history, Indiana Railroad Lines provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the railroad companies that operated in the state between 1838 and 1999 and the counties and towns they served. This volume provides the dates of the contraction, purchase, sale, lease and abandonment of the various railroad lines and is complete with charts and maps that provide information on the development and decline of railroads in the state.