St. Louis, Avoyelles & Southwestern Railway 1894-1898
Avoyelles RR 1898-1900
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Standard Gauge Headquarters: Marksville, La. Years of Operation: 1894-1900 Predecessor Roads: none Successor Roads: Texas & Pacific Ry Miles Operated: Locomotives Owned: |
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
The St. Louis, Avoyelles & Southwestern Railroad was incorporated on January 12, 1894. The name was changed to St. Louis, Avoyelles & Southwestern RAILWAY on October 22, 1895. 25.45 miles of railroad was completed from Bunkie, La. to Simmesport, La. in 1896, along with a 8.85 miles branch to Marksville. The company was sold under foreclosure on August 20, 1898 and reorganized as the Avoyelles Railroad (Poor's Manual says "Avoyelles Railway"). The Avoyelles Railroad was sold to the Texas & Pacific Ry on December 20, 1900. |
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For more information contact Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com or David S. Price at dsprice46@bellsouth.net