Former Railroad Town Celebrates its CentennialStayton Corners, which started as a railroad
Former Railroad Town Celebrates its Centennial
Stayton Corners, which started as a railroad town 100 years ago, will hold its centennial celebration this Saturday, October 10. The event will feature music, poetry, and other entertainment, including speeches from well-known residents like Judy and Belle Hawkins. The Hawkins sisters, who grew up just after the first railroad was built, witnessed the transition of Stayton Corners from a small railroad town to what it is today.
The celebration will begin at 12 P.M. at Town Hall. Admission is $15 for adults and $8.50 for children, students, and senior citizens. For ticket information, contact Dolly Turner at 778-5303.
What industry was important in Stayton Corners?
A.The mining industry
B.The fishing industry
C.The shipping industry
D.The railroad industry