May 1, 2026
Tag: marraige
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“They ran off to Gretna Green to get married!”
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Impatient young (and not so young) lovers have known since 1754 that Gretna Green was the place to go for a quick wedding. All they had to do was outrun the irate parents to cross the small river bridge into Scotland. “Gretna Greens” in Aberdeen, Ohio and Elkton, Maryland followed in their footsteps.
Past Article
February 19, 2023 4 Comments
The Missouri Pacific was a short line railroad from St. Louis to Kansas City, Missouri. The company published a set of scenic postcards to advertise the passenger and freight services provided. Their more than a century of service adds worthy context to the history of American railroading.