Reconnaissance Proposal for Cincinnati Hillsborough Rail Line
A detailed 1850s reconnaissance report outlines plans to extend the Baltimore and Ohio system from Hillsborough to Parkersburg via the Ohio and Miami regions. It describes route options, ground conditions, engineering challenges, and anticipated mileages, aiming to connect Cincinnati with Baltimore through a southern extension. It notes existing lines, potential tunnels and bridges, and emphasizes favorable valleys for a first class railroad.
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Cincinnati and Hillsborough Railroad
Geerianani
Hillsborogh
Jamon
M. ‘Trimble
D.J. Rallig
Moses Tointingan
Esquire
Farkersburg
Virginis
B. Hi. Latrobe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and
St. Lewisy
Iuia Cinemnati and Bilors
Ohio
Baltimore and Obd
Chuenor
St. Louis
Miisborough
Obion
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Baltimore and Obin Railroad Company
Linly Miami
Tihe Cty
Guiana
Luvetan
Hillsborough
Balay
Lilo Miami Railyoad Company
Leon
Loveland
Iran
Cincinun
Eail
Bainbridge
Chachi
Pio
Biiabridge
Ani
Paint Valley
Bamberdue
Point Valley
Keyswan Kurnaves
Daccoun
Cour
Thu Weiter
W Rogard
Puoe Creek
Waverly
Bowver Creek
Beaver Ofauk
Benver
Bunver Creek
Svivvo
Engineering Plan for a Cincinnati to Parkersburg Rail Route
Ellwood Morris outlines a proposed rail line from Bainbridge to Parkersburg via Shade River and Buckeye forks, detailing multiple possible alignments, river crossings, and connections to Cincinnati and Baltimore markets. He argues the route would bound the Ohio River system, offering through service with minimal new grading and bridges, and notes political support from Cincinnati and Baltimore to secure funding and faster through travel.
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Sinal
Mar
Europe
Constanting
Mai
Eesh
Mepee
Ehannes
Rathue
Althea
Bache
France
Frines
Contealiz Wiiin
Neil
Chouveryâ
Upos
Geawa
Hinure
Rome
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Doorey
Presbyterian
R. Wrxwseon
Methodist Episcopal
J. F. Gives
Roman Catholicmiey
Geren
German Lutheram
Masonic
Pomeroy
Fini
Murphy's
Second St. LO
Naomi Lodge
Edwards
DeCamp's
Salisbury
Sona
Pomeroy, Marietta & Cin
Turcinnati Packer
M. G Maser
Portsmouth
Reveille
Brubaker
Maeven
Portemouth
Moriamouth
Parymouth
Pomeroy and
Cinciana Fackou
Ewil Wetzel
James Newton
Mawrin
Ciacional
Renae Kerr
Mieren
Pomeroy Mongara
Bo'elock
Piere Erste Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Rutinin
Leorner Gov
Meigh
Tose Nl
Bucaw
Bittslurgh
Marietta
Gall
L. G. Cappoor Gadijer
Front Street
Crameford
Desender
Tomattt
J. W.spry
Sini
Col Morris’ Railroad Report
Cincinnati, Hilleborough, and
Parkersburgh
Extyneon Munrié
Dees
Telegraph
Eryrion
Dove
Live Scioto
Prapuny
Erin
Saheevok
Javkaun
Jackson County
Bulycruok
Winchester
Shareioam
Keystons Furnace
Durgan
Vinton
Gallia
Danville
Lumberson’s
Craek
McMaster
Eek
Rutland
Meigs County
Cook's School Hidde
Phumas
Landing Crook
Pomeray
Meigen County
Vins Point
Ohio River
Thormas
Pomerny
Tending Creek
Shade Tiver
Chestar
Thomas, Fork
Athens
Carliona
Cinsina
Pullen's
Alexanderte
Shade River
Wobsive
Balubridge
Cheaiur
Unis
Colwell’s
East Fork
Cowell
Ieee
Broan Obio and
Mississippi Railroad
Parkersburg
Hillaborough
Maysville
Lewingim
Ciel Theoughahantine
Mayaville
Milne Long
Obin
Murcayaville
Winoay
Murraysville
Oincina
Southern Railway
Connselions
Virginia
Smouth
Pilus
Seaboard
Oligaida
Beidfiaiond
Easurind
Bal
Virginia Shore
West
Hall
Cinetanatt
Parkerseburg
Hoekhoeklig
Ctty
Cinzena
Nectual Murvey
Amerey
Pilitun
Pike County
Jackson
Runa
Flarlin
Middieton
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Vin
Pinsburgh
Buadhenville
Wanita
Laltimora
Suto
Central Railway
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Kentucky
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Cincinnat
Louisville
Sha- Ohio River
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Tan
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Hipelia Opirit
Ellwood Morris
Cincuntari
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Gev. Johnston
Pennsylvana
Commonwealth
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Washington
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Prosilang
Livy Born
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W. RB. Rina
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