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Alexander “P.A.” George as a committee to assist with this project. A new location was proposed for the use of 10 feet of Rail Road Avenue north side between Pine and Chestnut Street for depot purposes and new passenger station. On June 10, 1913, the city council authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute contracts in conformity therewith, when the C&O Railway Company should agree to act as agent for the city of Ronceverte in constructing the two railroad bridges, and should further state when and where the new passenger station should be erected. Original plans were for a
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Ronceverte, the 1891 depot reached near-capacity, necessitating the construction of a new depot. Consequently, the C&O presented blueprints for the new depot to the town on May 2, 1910.The council appointed Ronceverte Mayor J. A. Jackson, S. L. Jackson and
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Matheny Train show which highlights railroad
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