Thanks to Garrett & Sherry Lowe for the interesting article about the East KY RR Co, starting 1865. I have always been fascinated by the fact that my wife's great grandfather David Ballard Craig in 1873 acquired 10,000 acres of land in Carter Co assessed at $1 per acre, unusual for him as he had only 500 acres otherwise. At the same time Furnace Boon and the Boon Mining and Manufacturing Co had 22,000 and 21,000 acres respectively. Might this have had to do with the railroad? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Bob Cell