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Written by Paul Marston
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Tuesday, 18 March 2008 10:42 |
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GULF COAST RAILROAD TRACK CONSTRUCTION FROM 1826 TO 1850
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STATE
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1826-30
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1831-35
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1835-40
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1841-45
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1845-50
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TOTALS
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CENSUS
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CHANGES
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Alabama
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2.10
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41.90
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32.40 |
16.00
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40.10 |
132.50
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132.50
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Louisiana
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8.00
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18.50
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18.00
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27.00
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71.50
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79.50
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-8.00
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Mississippi
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15.00
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53.00
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15.00
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83.00
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75.00
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8.00
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TOTALS FOR INTERVALS
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2.10
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49.90
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65.90
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87.00
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82.10
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287.00
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287.00
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The Census data shown is for the year 1850 as reported in the 1860 Census.
See www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1860e-06.pdf (pages 230-231).
Why are there differences between the Census and our own figures?
Here is an explanation state by state:
Louisiana:
- West Feliciana Railroad (LA) - According to page 521 of volume 10 of the 1880 Census, 8 miles of this railroad was in Mississippi so that leaves only 18 miles in Louisiana.
Mississippi:
- West Feliciana Railroad (MS) - Likewise, 8 miles of this railroad have to be transfered to Mississippi.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 August 2008 13:19 |
