Alton and Sangamon Rail Road Company.

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Railroad chartered in 1847, connecting Springfield, Illinois, with Alton, Illinois. Built by Benjamin Godfrey.

From the description of Stock subscription book : Springfield, [Ill.], 1847 May 20. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 26507594

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creatorOf Alton and Sangamon Rail Road Company. Stock subscription book : Springfield, [Ill.], 1847 May 20. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
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associatedWith Godfrey, Benjamin, 1794-1862. person
associatedWith Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Springfield
Illinois--Alton
Springfield (Ill.)
Illinois
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Railroads
Railroads
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