Judge George Summers: Petition for the Independent Improvement of the Kanawha River
Entry/Object ID
303_b_316_25
Category
Government
Archive Items Details
Description
A multi-page petition from residents of Kanawha, Fayette, Putnam, and Mason counties to the Virginia General Assembly. The authors argue that the current management by the James River and Kanawha Company has failed to provide reliable navigation, hindering the valley's vital salt, coal, and oil trade. They formally request the creation of a separate, locally-focused agency to oversee river improvements and ensure the region's economic growth.
