James A Goforth

James A. Goforth was born in Asheville, North Carolina. During World War I, he and his family moved to Erwin, Tennessee, where he still resides. Goforth is a registered professional engineer, a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and charter member of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers. He has served as president of the American Railway Bridge and Buildi ng Association, chairman of the Tunnel Committee of the American Railway Engineering association, chairman...See more

James A. Goforth was born in Asheville, North Carolina. During World War I, he and his family moved to Erwin, Tennessee, where he still resides. Goforth is a registered professional engineer, a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and charter member of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers. He has served as president of the American Railway Bridge and Buildi ng Association, chairman of the Tunnel Committee of the American Railway Engineering association, chairman of the Tennessee State Highway-Rail Committee, and at present is historian for the Watauga Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. See less