Lorraine, Virginia
Lorraine was an unincorporated community in Henrico County, Virginia.
Lorraine was named for Edward Lorraine, who was the 19th century chief engineer of the James River and Kanawha Canal. According to the Library of Virginia, he was born in 1818. In 1842, he first worked as a rod man doing surveying work on the James River and Kanawha Canal, beginning a career of over 30 years. He was promoted to assistant engineer, and finally appointed chief engineer of the canal succeeding Walter Gwynn. Lorraine served in this position until his death from smallpox in December 1872.[1]
Lorraine became a station stop of the
Once a moderately busy passenger and freight station on the railroad, Lorraine was discontinued by the C&O in the mid 20th century.
See also
- Former counties, cities, and towns of Virginia
References
- ^ "A Guide to the James River and Kanawha Company Records, 1835-1881". ead.lib.virginia.edu. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
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