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🌱 How did tiny Branchville become the world’s first railroad junction?

Branchville, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How did tiny Branchville become the world’s first railroad junction?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees.

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• This Charming South Carolina Town Has The Oldest Railroad Junction In The World (everafterinthewoods.com) — Branchville takes center stage here as the world’s first railroad junction and a small town that still proudly celebrates that legacy. You’ll learn about the Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum, the annual Railroad Festival, and practical tips for planning a visit. For locals, it’s a reminder of how this tiny community’s history still draws visitors and attention statewide.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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