Andrews in Cherokee County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The "Peavine" Special
1921-1953
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 5, 2020
1. The "Peavine" Special Marker
Inscription.
The "Peavine" Special. This bell came off the first engine of the Carolina-Georgia Railroad or the "Peavine" Special, one of 5 trains that passed through Andrews in the early 1920's. The Peavine ran through many of the surrounding mountain communities and deep into the mountains. It was a standard gauge railroad train that hauled primarily timber, supplies and materials to the tannery and extract companies located in Andrews. The Peavine was instrumental to the growth, prosperity and economy of our mountain town., This was an Eagle Scout project designed by ___ Kylan Thompson from Andrews Boy Scout Troop 401 in December 2913. His great-great-grandfather, Jesse Mashburn Sr. was the engineer on the inaugural run of the "Peavine Special" in 1921.
This bell came off the first engine of the Carolina-Georgia Railroad or the "Peavine" Special, one of 5 trains that passed through Andrews in the early 1920's. The Peavine ran through many of the surrounding mountain communities and deep into the mountains. It was a standard gauge railroad train that hauled primarily timber, supplies and materials to the tannery and extract companies located in Andrews. The Peavine was instrumental to the growth, prosperity and economy of our mountain town.
This was an Eagle Scout project designed by ___ Kylan Thompson from Andrews Boy Scout Troop 401 in December 2913. His great-great-grandfather, Jesse Mashburn Sr. was the engineer on the inaugural run of the "Peavine Special" in 1921.
Location. 35° 12.122′ N, 83° 49.527′ W. Marker is in Andrews, North Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Locust Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Locust Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andrews NC 28901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harold H. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Valleytown Center
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
