K. & M. Lumber Co.
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Standard gauge, 35-lb rail Headquarters: DeKalb, MS Mill Location: DeKalb, MS (Kemper County) Mill Capacity: 0,000 ft/day Years of Operation: 1930-1934 Miles Operated: 12 miles Locomotives Owned: 2 |
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History by Gil Hoffman: The K. & M. Lumber Company was incorporated at DeKalb, Kemper County, on November 5, 1930 by S. M. Thomasson, of Porterville; S. O. Knudson, of Chicago, Illinois, and H. C. Beelman, also of Chicago, Illinois, with authorized capital stock of $150,000. Plant facilities consisted of a circular sawmill, dry kiln and planing mill. On June 9, 1930 a five acre mill site was leased from S. H. Jones for five years in the town of DeKalb, on the DeKalb & Western Railroad near the depot. The rental was $25 per month. In August 1934 the sawmill and railroad logging equipment were advertised for sale. |
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| ROSTER by Gil Hoffman: 2 geared locomotives |
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For more information contact Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com or David S. Price at dsprice46@bellsouth.net