The railroad ran from Columbus, Kentucky, to Jackson, Tennessee. The article originated from the "West Tennessee Whig" newspaper of Jackson, Tennessee. Greg _____ From: steven63 [mailto:steven63@charter.net] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 5:02 PM To: KYJacksonPurchase-L Subject: First Train From Columbus, KY CLARKSVILLE CHRONICLE Clarksville, TN November 26, 1858 ____________________ THROUGH TO COLUMBUS.-The Mobile and Ohio Railroad has been completed from this city to Columbus (or Kentucky City), the terminus on the Mississippi River, and on Tuesday evening last regular passenger freight cars passed over the entire road from Columbus to Jackson.-It was an occasion for much rejoicing to us to hear the snort of the Iron Horse, with headlong fury, he came dashing on his way over forest and valley, dragging behind him his golden train.-Jackson (W. T.) Whig. ____________________