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As many of our readers
know, the community of Quicksand in Breathitt County once was
the site of one of the largest lumber operations in the U.S.A.
From about 1910 until 1924, large mills located in the area cut
millions of board feet of some of the finest lumber ever produced
in Kentucky. Above, stopped in front of the office building in
Quicksand is old Engine #7 of the Kentucky River Hardwoods Company.
Only three men are known: second from right is E. O. Robinson,
third from right is Dr. M. E. Hoge, and third from left is Fred
Mowbray. We are indebted to Shirley Liedtky, 7215 W. 850 S.,
North Judson, IN 46366, for kindly sharing this photograph taken
at Quicksand about 1913. |
