jan 1, 1811 - Steamboats on Mississippi River
Description:
The first steamboat plied the waters of the Mississippi in 1811. When that steamer, called the New Orleans, arrived in her namesake city, Captain Roosevelt invited the public to come aboard for an excursion down the river and back, a route very similar to the daily cruises the Natchez offers today.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1811
Now
~ 214 years ago