Source: ERA OF PEACE, PART 5
Branches of this Road.
Rich Hill Railroad. - From Rich Hill Junction, Linn
County, Kan., to Rich Hill, Bates County, Mo.,
19
miles; and Carbon Center, Vernon County, Mo., 24
miles.
This road deflects 3.54 miles from Rich Hill,
one branch running to Rich Hill and the other to
Carbon Center.
Number of miles in Kansas, 4.46; in
Missouri, 23.08. Total number miles, 27.54.
The company was organized under the laws of Kansas, May
11, 1880, the work was commenced in June, 1880,
and
opened September 12, 1880.
The road will be extended
eastward to Osceola, St. Clair County, Mo., 25 miles.