PARAGOULD SOUTHEASTERN RAILROAD
1897
WORKMEN TAKE A REST ALONG THE PARAGOULD SOUTHEASTERN RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY
IN 1897 . THE PSE WAS CONSTRUCTED TO LINK PARAGOULD WITH THE RICH TIMBERLANDS
OF THE ST. FRANCIS BOTTOMS AND SAWMILLS , SUCH AS THE ONE IN THE BACKGROUND , SPRANG UP IN THE
WOODS TO PROCESS THE TIMBER FOR RAIL SHIPMENT .
DONATED BY : LINDA EATON