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Rebuilding the ‘Clarksville’ after the War

December 7, 2011 Railfanning.org
Following the Civil War, the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad was in near ruins.

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Following Civil War, Clarksville Road Declined L&N Help

December 6, 2011 Railfanning.org
After the end of the Civil War, the Louisville & Nashville Railroad offered to operate the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, which was unable to repair the road.

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