I know that this has been beaten to death, but I would like to hear the story of it. Could someone email the story to me if they dont want to post it here? As stated earlier, my GF worked at the Durham Mine around 1910-20 as either a mine foreman or ran the commisary (stories conflict). He lived later along the rail line to Chickamauga. I would like to hear any stories about the Mine or the surrounding Durham area. Has anybody done research on this? Any info at either the Dade or Walker Geneo Societies? Any documents, or pictures. I would like to get any copies available. I also remember going up to Lula Falls and Lake. My dad would take us up there often in the 1950's to swim. You used to be able to drive along the old RR roadbed from Nickajack Rd., around the brow to the Falls. We once hiked the entire distance from the main road (Hwy 157?) up across Nickajack Rd. to the Falls. It was a beautiful walk. The old RR roadbed was very visible. It brings back memories. Duke Williams

There is still a Durham Reunion held in June each year. I think it is the 3rd weekend but will find out for sure tomorrow if anyone is interested. Almost all of the older people are gone now, however, the next generation has continued with it. There is a bookout that was put out by a couple of residents a few years ago. We had a copy at the Dade Library... only it has disappeared. I may have found another copy (there is no copyright on it) if anyone is interested in that also. Be glad to make you a copy for copy and postage expense only. I have some pictures that I've copied along the way and will zerox those to add to the booklet. We've walked that old railroad bed many times and if one knows where to look it can still be seen today. Duke, when you walked from the main highway up Nick-a-jack Road then walked the rr bed to Lula Lake, you all sure walked a quite a-ways. You are so very right, it was a beautiful walk and still would be if it were opened up again. The lake is under protective trust right now. South Nick-a-jack connects Chattanooga Valley Rd (Highway 193) which is in the valley to Lula Lake Rd (Highway 157) on top of the mountain. Chattanooga Valley is on the east side of Lookout Mountain (Walker Co). The entire railroad was in Walker Co. After tomorrow afternoon I may have stories for you all about the Durham Mines. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 1:51 PM Subject: [GADADE] Re: GADADE-D #21 - Hanging Tree, again > I know that this has been beaten to death, but I would like to hear the story of it. Could someone email the story to me if they dont want to post it here? > > As stated earlier, my GF worked at the Durham Mine around 1910-20 as either a mine foreman or ran the commisary (stories conflict). He lived later along the rail line to Chickamauga. I would like to hear any stories about the Mine or the surrounding Durham area. Has anybody done research on this? Any info at either the Dade or Walker Geneo Societies? Any documents, or pictures. I would like to get any copies available. > > I also remember going up to Lula Falls and Lake. My dad would take us up there often in the 1950's to swim. You used to be able to drive along the old RR roadbed from Nickajack Rd., around the brow to the Falls. We once hiked the entire distance from the main road (Hwy 157?) up across Nickajack Rd. to the Falls. It was a beautiful walk. The old RR roadbed was very visible. It brings back memories. > > Duke Williams > > > ==== GADADE Mailing List ==== > To post messages to everyone on the list, send > your email message to: [email protected] >