1959 Meldrim Disaster Archives

45th Anniversary Edition

The following articles and pictures are a compilation of the entire month following the 1959 Meldrim Disaster taken from the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Evening Press. You will be able to see that the accident at the Meldrim Trestle permanently affected the Meldrim Community as well as people from the surrounding areas. This has been created to preserve the history of the "1959 Meldrim Disaster."

"Official 1959 Meldrim Disaster Archives"

The following 23 people lost their lives at the Meldrim Trestle on June 28, 1959.

Jimmy Anderson     Elizabeth Dixon Barnes     Ted Barnes

Julian Beasley     Linda Jean Beasley     Reba Lamb Beasley

Michael Bland     Charles Carpenter     Billy Dent

Joan Dent     Edna Dixon     Frank Dixon     Barbara Hales

Claudia Johnson     L.B. Lamb     Terry Lane     Elbie Lane

Florence Lane     Leslie Lee     James Smith

Margie Hales Smith     Timothy Smith     Wayne Smith

"Official 1959 Meldrim Disaster Archives"

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You can have your very own copy of the "1959 Meldrim Disaster Archives" on paperback or compact disk by purchasing one of the items below! All profits benefit the Meldrim Memorial Park Fund. Show your support for the community and order one today! Own a piece of Meldrim History!

larger image Meldrim Archives Paperback $20.00 (Please make sure to add $5 for shipping if necessary) This book is a compilation of the entire month following the 1959 Meldrim Disaster taken from the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Evening Press. It has 87 pages of quality articles and pictures covering the tragic event. You will be able to see that the accident at the Meldrim Trestle permanently affected the Meldrim Community as well as people from the surrounding areas. This has been created to preserve the history of the “Meldrim Disaster.”

larger image Meldrim Archives Cd Edition $15.00 (Please make sure to add $5 for shipping if necessary This compact disk contains the Paperback edition in a Word format. It is also full of quality articles and pictures covering the tragic event as well as information and pictures of Meldrim. You will be able to see that the accident at the Meldrim Trestle permanently affected the Meldrim Community as well as people from the surrounding areas. This has been created to preserve the history of the “Meldrim Disaster.”

larger image Meldrim Archives Package Deal! $30.00 (Please make sure to add $5 for shipping if necessary) Buy this package deal and save! You will have your very own copy of the 1959 Meldrim Disaster Archives as well as a compact disk with the book on it along with history, photos, information, etc. about the Meldrim Community. Please purchase a set today to show your support and learn more about the great community of Meldrim!