may 10, 1869 - Transcontinental Railroad
Description:
In 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was finished with the strike of the golden spike at Promontory Point, Utah and led to rapid settlement of the western United States. It also made it much easier to transport goods over long distances from one part of the country to another.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1869
Now
~ 157 years ago