The 100th longitudinal line west of Greenwich was the major goal set by Congress in building the first transcontinental railroad.
Construction of the Union Pacific track reached the Meridian on October 5, 1866.
To celebrate this record-breaking . . . — — Map (db m123869) HM
Here in Dawson county, much of the early history is concerned with the pioneer trails to the west. The Mormon Trail to Utah and the first transcontinental railroad passed through here on the north side of the Platte River; the Oregon Trail and the . . . — — Map (db m68060) HM
Here in Dawson County, much of the early history is concerned with the pioneer trails to the west. The Mormon Trail to Utah and the first transcontinental railroad passed through here on the north side of the Platte River; the Oregon Trail and the . . . — — Map (db m228354) HM
This cabin was built about 1849 on the south bank of the Platte River south of
Darr. First used as a post to trade with the Indians. Later known as Willow Island Station and used as a stage & Pony Express station. Moved to present site, rebuilt . . . — — Map (db m253059) HM
The Pony Express
This building, when on its original site was a Pony Express Relay Station. Billy Campbell and Melville Baughn both were riders on this portion of the trail. The station was also used by the Central Overland California and . . . — — Map (db m253058) HM
