Don't forget the tanning industry that was related to logging. Bark was peeled from logs to tan animal hides for all kinds of leather products-- saddles, bridles, harnesses, shoes, razor straps, etc. The logging and tanning industries were coordinated. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob ShrinerVA Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 8:52 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Logging History in Virginia In addition to the heavy use of timber for railroad ties, timber was also used extensively for 'all weather' plank roads, which were usually toll roads. How many places in VA do you see modern hiways and county roads with the name Plank Road, a clue to their origins? :-) Bob Shriner To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html