[Atlas of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad] / [F.J. Rothas]. [not before 1872?]

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[Atlas of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad] / [F.J. Rothas]. [not before 1872?]

Covers 206 miles of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad, from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Canton, Mississippi, in fine detail, including every cut, embankment, bayou, bridge, and some flora and fauna. Later became part of the Illinois Central Railroad Company.

1 ms. atlas (261 p., bound) : hand col. maps ; 17 x 28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8029840

Newberry Library

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New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad Company

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The New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad Company was chartered in both Louisiana and Mississippi to build a railroad from New Orleans, La., to Jackson, Miss. It received financial support from both state governments as well as private investors. Commencing construction in 1852, the line was completed to Canton, Miss., in March 1858. From the description of New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad shipment record, 1870-1873. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat...

Hill, T. E.,

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Rothas, Frederick J., 1836-1898.

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Illinois Central Railroad Company

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Conway, J. (Julian)

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Williams, T. S. B.

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