1890s, Photo Search
The railroad bridge over the Black River had a swinging section in order to let the tall steamboats pass through, as did most railroad bridges of this era. The St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railway Company built a branch line at the little town of Diaz that...
1890s, Photo Search
the Batesville and Brinkley depot at Auvergne was built in 1884 but blew away in the tornado of 1892. The tracks of the B&B which were laid from Brinkley north, reached Newport around 1890. Because of opposition from the Iron Mountain Railway, the B&B never...
1880s, Photo Search
The W.B. Empie lumber mill was one of the largest mills in Jackson County, as reflected in this drawing. Located between the railroad tracks and the river, as the mills usually were, the Empie operation could transport its product by railcar or steamboat. In this...
1880s, Photo Search
Situated north of Newport on the Iron Mountain Railway line, the little town of Swifton was blessed with fertile land and a thriving economy. Joseph Coffin’s store was a leading mercantile establishment in the 1880’s. From Watson, Tim, and Elizabeth...
1910's, Photo Search
The second St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railway Depot in Newport was built in 1916, and it was a busy place through the 1930’s. As roads improved and automobiles became more accessible, passenger traffic declined, but the railroads still carried most...
