History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Mile Marker Sign

On display at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center is this: mile marker sign:

Previous articles:
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Intro. & Timeline
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Pay Toilet Signs
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Steam Locomotive Drawings
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Railroad Depot Drawings
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Mary Kay Locomotive
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Depot Stove
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center: Railroad Company Signs

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