In 1892 the railroad was extended to Montpelier, with a terminal being located here until 1972.

In the 1850s coal was discovered, and railroads were extended into the area.

But, following the war, the railroad was extended and businesses began to pop up.

The railroad was extended north from Cheyenne in anticipation of heavy mining development which never occurred.

The railroad was extended into the valley in 1868.

When the railroad was extended through Madison in 1875, larger mills were built.

After the American Civil War, railroads were extended into the area.

By 1850 the railroad had been extended west to Charlottesville.

Horses gave way to steam in 1839, and the railroad was extended west, reaching Somerville at the beginning of 1842.

A train station was added to the village when the railroad was extended through the valley in 1885.