HNWR082
FILES
Dublin Core
Title
HNWR082
Description
General William Mahone served as the president of the AM&O Railroad for its 10-year existence. Gen. Mahone first gained attention during the Civil War as a field commander, notorious for his unorthodox battle antics. Following the war, Mahone immersed himself in the political and business affairs of Virginia, becoming president of three different railroads at the same time. His energy and political savvy led the Virginia legislature to approve merging his three railroads into the AM&O. His detractors said the initials "AMO" stood for "All mine and Otelia's", Otelia being Mahone's wife.
Creator
unknown
Source
Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris
Date
unknown
Contributor
Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation
Rights
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Format
Digital tiff
Type
Still Image
Identifier
HNWR082
Citation
unknown, “HNWR082,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed April 20, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/HNWR082.