SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA; Great Raid by Burbridge and Stoneman. The Tennessee and Virginia Railroad Destroyed. Bristol, Abingdon, and Marion Captured. MOVEMENT UPON THE REBEL SALT WORKS.

The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Destroyed West of Lynchburgh. Rebel Losses in the Late Battles. The Rebel Losses 30,000--Large Number of Officers Killed and Wounded.

In 1856, the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad companies arrived in the region, creating two separate depots in both states. It's gone through a variety of names, including Big Camp Meet and Sapling ...

The Virginia Eastern Shore's economy once thrived due to the roughly 50-mile rail corridor. By the 21st century, however, the railroad's promise of success seemed to be in the rearview.

Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa’s arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train.