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CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 03/25/2011 12:22 am The Jackson & Suburban Rail Way was established as a horse-drawn omnibus system in the town of Jackson, Tennessee on or about 1881. The system was quite average in size for the era; it stretched approximately 7 miles. Later, the system was upgraded and electrified, and was drawn by locomotives that pulled passenger cars. As with many passenger rail services at the time, the system connected to one or more amusement parks in an effort to improve business. Records indicate that the company's legal franchise was granted in 1881, yet actual service didn't begin until sometime around 1887. Initially named the 'Jackson & Suburban Rail Way Company', the line went through several re-organizations and names². In 1894 such a reorganization took place, and was renamed the the 'Jackson & Suburban Rail Road Company.' It is at this time the system is thought to have been transitioned to electric. During the life of the Jackson & Suburban Rail Road, the town of Jackson exploded in population. Figures show that Jackson had a population of 10,039 in 1890. Only 16 years later its population had doubled to 22,500 people. The system remained in business until 1906. In that year the system became part of a larger conglomeration, and became known as the Jackson Railway & Light Company. Of equal historical interest, it should also be noted that the song 'Jackson', sung by the late greats Johnny Cash and June Carter, in fact refers to Jackson Tennessee!¹ June Carter wrote the version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN17...ture=related I estimate this particular token to be Choice EF. It was photographed using axial lighting with glass angled at 45 degrees. At present I possess two in my cabinet, and both are approximately the same grade. Thanks, - Cheetah _____________________ ¹ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/is-t...-mississippi ² Source: http://web.me.com/willvdv/chirailfan/aattn6.html Report this Post to the Staff

D Pillar of the Community Canada 899 Posts	Posted 03/25/2011 12:48 am Enjoyed the history behind the token...Great job.... Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4416 Posts	Posted 03/25/2011 3:05 pm Hey Cheetah, you've made this a telling token. The history makes tokens come alive ... Fine job! Report this Post to the Staff
Boyou New Member 12 Posts	Posted 04/26/2011 02:55 am I enjoyed the historical tour. It gives the token a context in which to sit.It lives! Thankyou Report this Post to the Staff
billfrak Valued Member Canada 496 Posts	Posted 04/28/2011 11:39 pm Very nice ,this is why I enjoy token collecting over decimals- there is always a story to be had Report this Post to the Staff
CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 04/29/2011 10:55 am Thanks. Glad to hear folks enjoyed the read. Report this Post to the Staff
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