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September 24 st charles railroad bridge via library of congress credit john vachon

Missouri History Today September 24, 1987: Consultant Revives State’s Fast-Track Dreams

September 24 st charles railroad bridge via library of congress credit john vachon

Missouri History Today September 24, 1987: Consultant Revives State’s Fast-Track Dreams

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Although the paper’s statement sounded like a threat, it wasn’t intended as one. The town of Monett was laid out next door to Plymouth, and named for Henry Monett, a prominent official with the New York Central Railroad. It was yet another town that sprang into existence with the expansion of our country’s railroad system. The …

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Missouri Pacific Railroad

The first passenger train in Missouri began scheduled operations (Pacific Railroad). The first trip was over all four miles of the company’s track.