Wood County Petition, Railroad, 1846 December 08

Place of Publication: Wood County
Index Card Notes: To the general assembly of VA.: The undersigned, citizens of Wood County, respectfully pray, that a company may be incorporated with power to construct a railroad from the town of Parkersburg to some point on or near Tygart's Valley or Cheat River, and with authority, should the said Co. when organized deem it more expedient, to connect the railroad with the B&O Railroad...etc.[1846 Dec 8-Wood County Petition]
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Purchase. Va. State Library
10/29/74
Subject(s): Railroad.