Fort Robinson and the Railroad
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NevaP
N 42° 39.901 W 103° 27.514
13T E 626321 N 4724768
This is one of many Nebraska Historical Markers located in Fort Robinson State Park.
Waymark Code: WM4EXN
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2008
Views: 22
The text of the marker reads:
On January 20, 1885, Congress granted the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad a right-of-way through the Fort Robinson Military Reservation. Later this line was acquired by the Chicago and North Western. With direct rail access in 1886, the fort continued to expand its regional importance, and its military use was assured well into the twentieth century. The railroad's arrival also spurred settlement with the founding of the town of Crawford in 1886.
Chicago and North Western Transportation Company
Nebraska State Historical Society
Fort Robinson
Dawes County
Marker 368
The marker is located near the western end of the Crawford Hike/Bike Trail which follows the old railroad bed.
Marker Name: Fort Robinson and the Railroad
Roadside: no
Other: yes
Web Address if available:: [Web Link]
City: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post Pictures:
1. Close up of historical marker
2. Picture of surrounding area (would prefer to have the marker in the picture also). Thanks!