Buchners books include a fairly detailed timeline, the exact date of the railroads abandonment was not stated. The southern railway was a large system of lines that served to connect multiple southern states to one another through over 6,000. The prisma health swamp rabbit trail network is 22 miles of shared use trails in sc that connects travelers. The swamp rabbit sylvilagus aquaticus, or swamp hare, is a large cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the southern united states. Swamp rabbit railroad history and memories has 296 members.
Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail photos traillink. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The trail is built upon the old rail bed of the swamp rabbit railroad line. Swamp rabbit trail extension to hampton station underway.
The old railcar left behind after the swamp rabbit railroad ceased operations built way back in 1947, the train car originally operated as part of the southern railway, according to a report by greenville county. Buchners books include a fairly detailed timeline, the exact date of the railroad s abandonment was not stated. I have since learned that the carolina, knoxville and western originally worked that area, and was known as the swamp rabbit. Abandoned railroad tracks next to the swamp rabbit trail near downtown. Early travel and transportation in the upper part of greenville county work begins on the carolina, knoxville, western rr patrons of the railroad excursions, events, excitement on the swamp rabbit historic pla. This list of rail trails in south carolina lists former railroad rightofways in south carolina that. Raising awareness of the trail, greenville hospital system and the greenville county recreation district promoted the swamp rabbit trail with a scavenger hunt and free bike helmet giveaway during the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hike and bike the swamp rabbit trail south carolina.
The swamp rabbit trail is a 22mile multiuse walking and bicycling greenway that traverses along the reedy river, an old railroad corridor and city parks to connect travelers rest with the city of greenville, south carolina. The full length of the trail is currently 22 miles but further trail expansions and spurs are in the works. You might think that when the greenville railroad was dismantled in the early 2000s to make way for the multiuse ghs swamp rabbit trail, all evidence of the. Rabbit run railroad western massachusetts scenic byways. Located near winnsboro, sc, the museum offers hour long train rides, bbq trains, and special events. Folk americana hendersonville, nc swamp rabbit railroad folk americana hendersonville, nc. Supporters also are hopeful that one day they can extend it farther than the swamp rabbit railroad companies ever managed to get. Swamp rabbit railroad is now songs of the folk visit our new youtube channel, subscribe, and see whats new.
North of swamp rabbit cafe the trail turns desolate, intriguing and always interesting for riders. Several weeks later, we passed it again and the loco was gone. Down by the riverside by swamp rabbit railroad on amazon. Buchners books include a fairly detailed timeline, the exact date of the. Read the history and view pictures of the former swamp rabbit line between. Ghs swamp rabbit tram trail expansion to conestee nature park to be complete by 2012 safety issues along the active rail line will soon be resolved and land adjacent to the trail is expected to soar in value. Collectible railroad books the car might be king today but thousands of devoted writers have ensured the railroads will never be forgotten. Swamp rabbits have resting forms on logs, stones, or other vegetationcovered elevations projecting out of the. The railroad companies subcategory includes not only past and present railroads, but also railroad supplier companies such as car builders and. Even today, the railroads best remembered as simply the swamp rabbit. Enter your email address below to receive news and updates from the travelers rest.
Learning from the playbooks of companies who have launched during. Ultimately, we selected the swamp rabbits because the name holds dear to a variety of residents, businesses, popular recreational areas and the historic landmark, the swamp rabbit railroad, dating. Use of the name has been growing as the moniker swamp rabbit has been taken by many new businesses, usually those located along the trail on. Thats why the mile marker at the northern end of the swamp rabbit. Swamp rabbit served as the name of both the railroad track itself and a few of the engines that ran on it. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The soggy countryside around it made a good part of the neighborhood virtually inaccessible and therefore sparsely settled at the time of the civil war. Swamp rabbit railroad is the husband and wife duo of tyler and lauren cason. The swamp rabbit trail is a rails to trails paved greenway that runs from downtown greenville through travelers rest, sc. Early travel and transportation in the upper part of greenville county.
Back in may 2012, i traced the long abandoned portion of the swamp rabbit railroad from where the swamp rabbit trail currently ends just north of travelers rest then up to the river falls area. The swamp rabbit trail, the successful railstotrail conversion, currently extends from downtown greenville to travelers rest with plans to extend the trail southward to fountain inn. The original railroad was founded by a group that included members of the wagener. This route is the 11mile section that heads north of linky stone park, near downtown, to travelers rest.
Prisma health swamp rabbit trail laurens road extension. As such, it is important for all users to share the trail. Triple c rail trail passing under sc hwy 97 in smyrna, south carolina. Swamp rabbit trail closed in the city greenville, sc.
See more ideas about bunny care, rabbit hutches, bunny cages. Tribesmen regarded mingo swamp as a rare wildlife haven and made it a favored hunting ground long before white settlers discovered it, but in even earlier times, the storied mississippi river passed through it moving to arkansas. Check out down by the riverside by swamp rabbit railroad on amazon music. Eventually, it will connect to the larger rails to trails network that spans the east coast. The species has a strong preference for wet areas, and it. All proceeds from the sale of these books will be allocated for this sign project. The swamp rabbit trail is a 22mile paved multiuse greenway that traverses the banks of the reedy river, an old railroad corridor, and numerous parks. The whole consist had been shoved off onto a short spur and abandoned.
The extension largely utilized an abandoned railbed stretching from pleasantburg drive back into the icar campus, with the remainder of the trail into cleveland park being mostly. We like to stand out and thats exactly what we succeed at doing for our customers. Swamp rabbit print is a design house printing service. Swamp rabbit railroad history and memories public group. Best selling books 2017 psychological thriller rather best selling books of all.
We want you to have the best looking shirts, banners, and promotional products out there. The entire swamp rabbit trail section within the greenville city limits will be closed until further notice. Bike, run or saunter along the bed of a former railroad, beautifully converted into 22 miles of greenway stretching from greenville to travelers rest along the reedy river. Prisma health swamp rabbit trail, greenville county. Southtonorth the current trail begins at greenville technical college, crosses the city of greenville, proceeds through falls park and the campus of furman. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Chasing the swamp rabbit part 3, sievern and edisto academy.
The popular ghs swamp rabbit trail has become one of the areas hottest outdoor amenities. Swamp rabbit station at berea sc, greenville, south carolina. We have plucked from obscurity 30 fascinating books most of them outofprint about railways from cairo to new south wales to yosemite encompassing engineering, history, industry, photography, policing. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often. Abandoned railroad tracks southern travel destinations, railroad. Swamp rabbit trail extension a go greenville online. Swamp rabbit railroad folk americana hendersonville, nc. Swamp rabbit railroad archives travelers rest here. Swamp rabbit trail greenville, usa activities lonely. Swamp rabbit railroad you wouldnt know that duration. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. In the 1840s when railroad passage through the upstate was still just a dream in the minds of. The swamp rabbit trail is named for the defunct railroad line that used to pass through the area until 1993.
The greenville county recreational department is seeking support for a project to extend the northern end of the trail up to slatermarietta. Its the best spot for a long, offroad run in greenville. A station was located in the northeast section of new salem, known as hagerville, bringing new economic opportunities and. Sunset forced an end to my trip before i felt the job was done, so i went back a few days ago to see what else i could find.
The nearly 20mile greenville health system ghs swamp rabbit trail links the cities of travelers rest and greenville in upstate south carolina via a former railroad corridor. While taking the detour to the macncheese off at birds fly south ale project over the weekend we noticed a gravel bed had been put down very close to the prisma health swamp rabbit trail, that leads right to hampton station. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Arizona hobbies selection of railroad books is divided into three main subcategories to help the customer see all titles available for a specific railroad company, geographic location or subject. I recently rode a section of the 22mile asphalt pathway from across north greenville hospital in travelers rest to just north of greenville technical colleges main campus. Follow this link to list all entries in what became a series. They use their chemistry to create a traditional folk sound that feels both timeless and captivating. Most local residents do not know that the last operating version of the swamp rabbit. Please respect the concerns of the railroad on their private property and use this reroute. A gravel base for a new extension of the prisma health swamp rabbit trail will soon make for an easier ride to hampton station. Local businesses dot the trail and sell delicious food and craft beer, and a couple of good inns at either end offer bike. Swamp rabbit train image from greenville county library system. Work has started on an extension of the prisma health swamp rabbit trail to take it from cleveland park along laurens road to the clemson university icar campus.
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