This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mkat7722 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/491.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The "Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad" ran through Herington in the early part of the 20th century. The reporting name for this railroad is "RI"--sort of like airports now have reporting names--"LAX". This railroad was familiarly called the "Rock Island", and the song "Rock Island Line" (written by blue/folk singer Leadbelly and famously recorded by Johnny Cash) referred to this railroad. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.