57- The Railroad Comes to Texas!
Episode 57 of the Texas History for Kids podcast, hosted by Michelle Gallegos, titled "57- The Railroad Comes to Texas!" was published on December 30, 2024 and runs 14 minutes.
December 30, 2024 ·14m · Texas History for Kids
Summary
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. 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/entr...
Episode Description
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.
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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