Mary O’Connell and Irish Railroad Workers
Today is Saint Patricks’ Day, a celebration of Irish heritage. Saint Patrick’s Day began, of course, as a religious holiday. But time and customs have transformed it over the years [...]
History Bite: The General Store
Before the days of the big box retail store, the general store was one of the most important aspects of life in 1800's America. Here in Tunnel Hill, freight trains [...]
History Bite: The Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel
The Western & Atlantic Railroad tunnel in Tunnel Hill was the last link built in the railroad between Chattanooga, TN, and Atlanta, GA. It took two crews on either side [...]