A History of Rail in Central Appalachia Part 2-Bristol and Norton

We continue our exploration into the importance of the growth of the railroad in our region. It impacted Bristol VA/TN in profound ways making it a cultural and business hub that literally changed the music industry nationwide! Norton, VA grew from just a small settlement on the way to frontier Kentucky into a hub because rail moved due to the rich coal resources in Wise County. But what were the early businesses that popped up from the quick rise of Norton, VA...and where did Norton get its name? #WiseCountyVirginia #NortonVA #BristolVA #BristolSessions #birthplaceofcountrymusic #appalachianhistory #appalachia   www.supportappalachia.org