Cincinnati Northern Railroad (1894-1938) Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Cincinnati Northern Railroad (1894-1938) Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Keep a small reminder of regional rail history close at hand with this Cincinnati Northern Railroad Double-Sided Keychain Charm. The company emerged from a network of local lines and adopted the Cincinnati Northern name in December 1894. Its route linked communities from Franklin, Ohio, toward Jackson, Michigan, before the railroad was absorbed into the Big Four in 1938. This distinctive keepsake suits railroad collectors, Ohio and Michigan history fans, and anyone who enjoys carrying a story of changing rail connections.
The Cincinnati Northern Railroad developed from several rail lines planned or built across western Ohio and southern Michigan. Early efforts to build north from Cincinnati were interrupted by the Panic of 1857. The Celina, Van Wert and State Line Extension opened in stages from 1879 to 1880, initially using narrow gauge track, while other local companies built segments near Paulding and Van Wert. In 1881, the Cincinnati, Van Wert and Michigan Railroad took over and extended parts of this network. It joined with the Jackson and Ohio Railroad in 1886 to form the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad, which completed a line from Addison, Michigan, to Carlisle, Ohio, in 1887. The company extended access toward Cincinnati and reorganized as the Cincinnati and Michigan Railroad in 1892, then as the Cincinnati, Jackson and Michigan Railway. The Cincinnati Northern Railroad name was adopted in December 1894. The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway acquired it in 1901; the railroad was formally merged into that company effective June 30, 1938. That successor was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad. Most of the roughly 186-mile route from Franklin, Ohio, to Jackson, Michigan, has since been abandoned; a few sections remain in use.
Keep a small reminder of regional rail history close at hand with this Cincinnati Northern Railroad Double-Sided Keychain Charm. The company emerged from a network of local lines and adopted the Cincinnati Northern name in December 1894. Its route linked communities from Franklin, Ohio, toward Jackson, Michigan, before the railroad was absorbed into the Big Four in 1938. This distinctive keepsake suits railroad collectors, Ohio and Michigan history fans, and anyone who enjoys carrying a story of changing rail connections.
The Cincinnati Northern Railroad developed from several rail lines planned or built across western Ohio and southern Michigan. Early efforts to build north from Cincinnati were interrupted by the Panic of 1857. The Celina, Van Wert and State Line Extension opened in stages from 1879 to 1880, initially using narrow gauge track, while other local companies built segments near Paulding and Van Wert. In 1881, the Cincinnati, Van Wert and Michigan Railroad took over and extended parts of this network. It joined with the Jackson and Ohio Railroad in 1886 to form the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad, which completed a line from Addison, Michigan, to Carlisle, Ohio, in 1887. The company extended access toward Cincinnati and reorganized as the Cincinnati and Michigan Railroad in 1892, then as the Cincinnati, Jackson and Michigan Railway. The Cincinnati Northern Railroad name was adopted in December 1894. The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway acquired it in 1901; the railroad was formally merged into that company effective June 30, 1938. That successor was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad. Most of the roughly 186-mile route from Franklin, Ohio, to Jackson, Michigan, has since been abandoned; a few sections remain in use.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.