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1872 - Richmond to Atlanta

The Carolina Central Railroad connects Charlotte to Wilmington, nearly 200 miles away. Within two years the railroad will reach from Richmond, Virginia to Atlanta, Georgia. The cotton trade booms as textiles made in the region travel to markets beyond.Steam Engine

Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
Reconstruction 1866-1878 [2]
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70
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Event Date Field: 
Monday, January 1, 1872
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline-reconstruction-1866-1878/1872-richmond-atlanta

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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/reconstruction-1866-1878