1910-053: South and Western Railroad Co. vs. N. J. Horn, etc:
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The South and Western Railroad Co.[successor to the Charleston, Cincinnati, and Chicago Railroad Co.] obtained a right-of-way to build it's railroad through the lands of Horn and several members of the Mann family, against these land owners' objections. In order to prevent the construction of the railroad, the land owners put up fences accross the road bed and even drove away the company's workers at gun point.
Access and use
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
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- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov