Origin Of The Names Of Stations On The Line Of The Illinois Central Railroad Co

The origins of place names are often shrouded in mystery, and the stations along the Illinois Central Railroad are no exception. In this book, Lawrence J. Gutter and William K. Ackerman provide a comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of the station names along the route, drawing on a wide range of historical and linguistic sources. With informative descriptions and lively anecdotes, this work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of rail travel or the rich linguistic heritage of the American Midwest. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: William K Ackerman, Lawrence J Gutter Collection of Chic
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 76 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1021500658
• | ISBN-13: 9781021500656