The APPALACHIAN RECORD

Stories of Railroads, Industry and Life in Southern Appalachia

The Appalachian Record, created by Craig Rhinehardt, a graduate student majoring in History at Western Kentucky University, uncovers overlooked histories of railroads, industry, and everyday life, weaving archival research with oral stories to illuminate the ingenuity and struggle that shaped Southern Appalachia.

Stories

New tales of Appalachian railroads, mines, and mountain towns.

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