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June 27, 1891
The New Dominion
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A corps of 12 engineers under Prof. John L. Johnston arrived in Waynesburg on Monday and began surveying the proposed Pittsburg, Washington & Southern railroad line from the W. & W. terminus to Blacksville via Smith Creek on Tuesday. The survey will take about seven weeks and permanently locate the line.
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The Survey Commenced.
A corps of engineers arrived here Monday, and took rooms at the Downey House. The corps consists of twelve men. Early Tuesday morning they commenced to survey the proposed line of the Pittsburg, Washington & Southern railroad, or the Mannington extension of the W. & W. The work was commenced at the terminus of the W. & W. here, and will proceed to Blacksville via Smith Creek. The corps is under the care of Prof. John L. Johnston, of the West Va. University, and his assistants, F. G. Ross and C. McC. Lemley, two young men who just graduated from the University. Both are natives of this county, as is also Prof. Johnston. They are very clever gentlemen. The line is to be permanently located by this survey, and the profiles made complete. The work will occupy about seven weeks time. The people along the line will find the corps all gentlemen, and will accord them courteous treatment. Mr. John I. Worley, of Blacksville, who is closely identified with the enterprise, speaks very confidently that the road will be built. - Waynesburg Independent.
A corps of engineers arrived here Monday, and took rooms at the Downey House. The corps consists of twelve men. Early Tuesday morning they commenced to survey the proposed line of the Pittsburg, Washington & Southern railroad, or the Mannington extension of the W. & W. The work was commenced at the terminus of the W. & W. here, and will proceed to Blacksville via Smith Creek. The corps is under the care of Prof. John L. Johnston, of the West Va. University, and his assistants, F. G. Ross and C. McC. Lemley, two young men who just graduated from the University. Both are natives of this county, as is also Prof. Johnston. They are very clever gentlemen. The line is to be permanently located by this survey, and the profiles made complete. The work will occupy about seven weeks time. The people along the line will find the corps all gentlemen, and will accord them courteous treatment. Mr. John I. Worley, of Blacksville, who is closely identified with the enterprise, speaks very confidently that the road will be built. - Waynesburg Independent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Survey
Engineers Corps
Pittsburg Washington Southern
Blacksville Extension
West Virginia University
What entities or persons were involved?
Prof. John L. Johnston
F. G. Ross
C. Mcc. Lemley
Mr. John I. Worley
Where did it happen?
Waynesburg To Blacksville Via Smith Creek
Story Details
Key Persons
Prof. John L. Johnston
F. G. Ross
C. Mcc. Lemley
Mr. John I. Worley
Location
Waynesburg To Blacksville Via Smith Creek
Event Date
Monday And Early Tuesday Morning
Story Details
Engineers commence survey of proposed Pittsburg, Washington & Southern railroad line from W. & W. terminus in Waynesburg to Blacksville, under Prof. Johnston; expected to take seven weeks and lead to construction.