Turner, Trains, and Transportation
The fall of 2009 brought transportation to Turner-Dodge. James' made major contribution to Lansing's transportation systems. James Turner helped bring in the railroads to Lansing and out to Ionia. James also helped get the plank roads built from Lansing to Howell.
Pictured here is a replica covered wagon bed. This wagon was built to the actual size of the original covered wagons 12' x 4' . Covered wagons could hold approximately 2,000 pounds. Many pioneers had to leave behind numerous family items when they traveled west to their new homes.
