In memory. Shohola, PA Civil War Prisoner Train Disaster, July 1864

M.Warren

First Sergeant
Joined
Dec 14, 2014
Location
Watauga Settlement
Port Jervis, N. Y., Saturday, July 17, 1864. The collision reported as occuring on the Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad yesterday, took place on the main line of the Erie Railway, one and a half miles west of Shohola, and about twenty miles west of this place. The train of rebel prisoners (about 800) passed here about 12 o'clock M. of the 15th. It was running "extra" to another train, which carried signals for it. About 2 o'clock P. M. the collision occurred at "King Fuller's Cut," a dangerous portion of the road. The wrecking force, under MR. COOPER, was immediately forwarded to the spot, accompanied by physicians of this place and a number of citizens. It soon spread abroad that great damage and loss of life had occurred, and the anxiety to learn particulars was intense; but the telegraph office, as is usual in such cases, was a "sealed book." At 9 P. M. a train was sent with provisions, and by the kindness of the railroad officials I was permitted to visit the scene of disaster.

Full History: http://www3.gendisasters.com/pennsy...-civil-war-prisoner-train-disaster,-july-1864
 
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