Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
57- The Railroad Comes to Texas!
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What if I told you that a single railroad could change the entire future of a state? Imagine crossing dry deserts, climbing rough mountains, and braving wild rivers to build a path that connects an entire nation. In the 1870s, that’s exactly what happened in Texas and beyond.
References
George C. Werner, “Texas and Pacific Railway,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed December 18, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/texas-and-pacific-railway.
Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
Burns, A. . Texas and Pacific Railway. American Rails. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.american-rails.com/tp.html
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