ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE & NASHVILLE RAILROAD
The original rail line was built in the 1880s by the Chesapeake & Nashville (C&N) Railroad from Gallatin, Tennessee to Scottsville, Kentucky.
The C & N sold the line to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N) in the early 1900s. During its heyday, the line carried crude oil from Scottsville, Kentucky south to L&N's main track in Gallatin, Tennessee. (Yes, there are a few oil wells in Kentucky). The last half of Twenyth Century saw phosphate ore being stripe mined in Allen County, KY. This ore was shipped by rail hopper cars to Maury County, TN. for refining.
The major revenue source for the line ended when the mines ceased operation, The number of wooden trestles and the cost to maintain them outweighed the revenue.
The line was abandoned in 1976, and the track was subsequently pulled up.
Across the road about fifty feet beaver activity has bloked the old rail bed .Also, you will find a Mile Post. The mile number is fading away as the decades roll on.
Please bring a pencil/pen with you to sign the log.
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