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jan 1, 1852 - Pacific Railroad Surveys

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The Pacific Railroad Surveys were commissioned by Congress in 1852 to conduct thorough investigations to determine the best route for a transcontinental railroad. The surveys, overseen by Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, examined three potential routes over the following years: the northern, central, and southern routes.

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jan 1, 1852
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~ 174 years ago