After the end of hostilities, thousands of troops traveled over the full length of the B & O main line, from Washington, D. C. to Parkersburg, W. Va., where they boarded steamers for Cincinnati, Louisville and other river cities.


1958 Patrons

Mrs. S. Hawpe Adams Leesburg, Va.

Geraldine (Kern) Basore Frederick, Md.

Mrs. Irene McFaden Benjamin Lewisburg, W. Va.

Anne Hobbs Betts Alexandria, Va.

Raymond Bresnahan
(grandson Capt. Chas. Briggs) Hinsdale, Ill.

Capt. Charles BriggsHinsdale, Ill.

Roy Spencer Butts
(nephew Fannie Baden Loman)Bolivar, W. Va.