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American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Railroad Towns

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From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the railroad towns that were established by the railroad companies along their routes, and had a reputation for shoddiness and disreputable inhabitants. Also discusses the role of townsite creators, such as Grenville Dodge.

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