PLACES

This handsome picturesque home of Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Mize is located at the corner of Viers and Walnut Streets.  Mr. Mize built his home on a historic parcel of land that had once been a part of Black Lick Farm, an early Shaker outpost.  His neighbors were Mr. & Mrs. Curry Hall, founders of the Shaker Museum.  Mr. Mize was the last Station Master of the L & N Railroad in Auburn.  Dennis Mize, a grandson, has written a most informative book on the L & N Memphis Line, including information on R. B. Mize.  See Places Page #1. It was Mr. Mize's skill that kept the rail commerce of Auburn flowing faultlessly for many years.  When the Auburn Class of 1956 planned its senior class trip to Washington, D.C. Mr. Mize worked out all the details for the train trip, and all went well including their having their own special coach.  He was a good friend to all the kids in town who were interested in the telegraph and railroads in general.