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New Market Train Wreck ~ September 24, 1904
U.S. 11E, at Whitaker Road,
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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New Market Train Wreck
September 24, 1904
One of the worst head-on collisions in the history of Southern Railroad occurred 1/4 of a mile north of this point. Sixty-four people were killed including engineers William Kane on westbound #15 and G.M. Dick Parrott, on eastbound train #12. Also killed were James Mills and William Cunningham, the two firemen.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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