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Man of Vision recalls early days of electric coop
A historical reminiscence covers the founding years of the Choptank Electric Cooperative. It notes the first loan of 144000, 113 miles of line in Caroline County, the 1939 energizing of 78 miles serving 184 members, and early leaders including Aubrey Boone Redmond Long Frank Yeoman and Tarry Nuttle. It highlights expansion to nine counties and Nuttle’s public service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Caroline County
Foley Construction Company
Martin Voss
Martin
Hickman
Electric Cooperative
Boonie
Toady
Aubrey Boone
Redmond Long
Co-op
Redmond
Boonie Op
Tarry Nuttle
Southern States Cooperative of
Richmond
Peoples Bank
Denton
Ife
Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau