History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a History Knox column each Saturday focusing on the community's past. One of my favorite aspects of digging into local history is the chance for surprises.

A century ago, Mossbrae Falls was a glorious tourist attraction. Now, there is no easy, or legal, way for the public to get ...

The past couple of weeks you may have noticed that BNSF and Union Pacific have been running an increasingly tight ship as ...

Here we profile 12 of the most famous railroad tycoons in the 1800s and early 1900s who helped shape the modern industry in ...

Have you ever heard of the Wilmington and Todd’s Fork Rail Road? Neither had I until I found a short notice in the Clinton ...

A look at seven iconic trains that have shaped railroading, from luxurious passenger trains to high-speed record breakers.

Take in the country's scenery on these 14 majestic train routes. From Alaskan wilderness to Vermont's valleys, these trains ...

In the early 1870s the struggling Bethlehem Iron Company- later Steel- was attempting to make the technological transition ...

Less than half a mile from the city limits of this Northern California railroad town is a natural wonder so enchanting ...

Fans of period dramas quickly fell in love with HBO's The Gilded Age after it first premiered in 2022. Set in the opulent yet ...

Illinois has a deep connection to the Underground Railroad. That's why lawmakers are pushing an initiative to preserve sites ...

While American Falls remained a small town, its history remains visible today. The Oneida Milling Grain Elevator still sits ...