Mississippi. Secretary of State
Variant namesThe Gulf and Ship Island Railroad was chartered by the Mississippi Legislature in 1850, 1856, and 1887 for the purpose of building a railroad from Gulfport to Jackson; it operated from 1900 until acquired by the Illinois Central in 1924 and played a major role in the development of southern Mississippi.
From the description of A memorial to Congress, for the request of lands to aid the construction of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, 1871. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 37752868
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| creatorOf | Mississippi. Secretary of State. A memorial to Congress, for the request of lands to aid the construction of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, 1871. | University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library |
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| associatedWith | Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hardy, William H. 1837-1917. | person |
| associatedWith | Jones, Joseph Thomas, 1842-1916. | person |
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