This historical sketch was originally written by W. O. Semans, P.M. and Fred Liebendorfer, P.M.

It was revised and updated by Fred R. Wickham and William H. Hahnert, P.M.  

The sketch was revised and updated in 1991 by a committee consisting of Richard R. Nelson, P.M., William D. Williams, P.M., Hughey G. Deal, P.M., Frank B. Carson, W.M. and Robert D. McLain.

The sketch was updated and revised in 1996 by a committee consisting of Richard R. Nelson, P.M., William D. Williams, P.M. and Ronald G. Hanks P.M.