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West Feliciana |
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| The road was chartered in 1831; construction began in 1834 and was completed in 1842. The road connected the Mississippi River port of Bayou Sara, Louisiana to Woodville, Mississippi, a hub of cotton production. At the time of the War, its foremost backer was Edward McGehee. | |
| Black's Number | 95 (map) (map) |
| Track | 28 miles of 4 foot 8 inch gauge entirely of strap iron of unknown weight |
| Locomotives | 5; 5 names |
| Cars | At least 16 |
| Stations | 6 |
| Officers | 2 Pre-war |
| Tredegar Purchases | All |
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