When was it published?

May 31, 1848 in Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Domestic News May 31, 1848

Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Board Of Directors Of The Louisa Railroad Company, Engineers

Q: What keywords are associated?

Iron Bridges, Rivanna River, Moores Creek, Louisa Railroad, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Blue Ridge

Staunton, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Board of Directors of the Louisa Railroad Company has decided to erect iron bridges over the Rivanna River and Moore's Creek in Albemarle County, estimated at $6,500 each. Engineers are locating the road on the Charlottesville side for contract letting to the Blue Ridge base.

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Iron Bridges over the Rivanna, and Moore's Creek.—We learn from the Charlottesville Republican that the Board of Directors of the Louisa Railroad Company have finally determined to erect Iron Bridges over the Rivanna River and Moore's Creek in Albemarle county. The cost is estimated at $6,500 each.

The same paper states that the Engineers are now engaged in locating the road on this side of Charlottesville, with a view of letting out the contracts for its completion to the base of the Blue Ridge.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Iron Bridges Rivanna River Moores Creek Louisa Railroad Albemarle County Charlottesville Blue Ridge

What entities or persons were involved?

Board Of Directors Of The Louisa Railroad Company Engineers

Where did it happen?

Albemarle County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Albemarle County

Key Persons

Board Of Directors Of The Louisa Railroad Company Engineers

Outcome

cost estimated at $6,500 each

Event Details

The Board of Directors of the Louisa Railroad Company have finally determined to erect Iron Bridges over the Rivanna River and Moore's Creek in Albemarle county. The Engineers are now engaged in locating the road on this side of Charlottesville, with a view of letting out the contracts for its completion to the base of the Blue Ridge.