Date Original
1879 April
Description
This collection contains one monthly statement for Memphis and Little Rock Railroad by William B. Cotton, agent, dated April 1879.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Memphis and Little Rock Railroad was the first railroad to operate in Arkansas, chartered in 1853 and in use before, during and after the Civil War. The 133 miles of track between Memphis and Little Rock were eventually absorbed by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company after the turn of the century.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.082.010
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad monthly statement, SMC.082.010
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad monthly statement, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
