Opening Up The West - Vancouver, Washington
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BruceS
N 45° 37.654 W 122° 39.498
10T E 526635 N 5052725
Marker gives brief history of role Army played in aiding in the developing of transportation in the west.
Waymark Code: WMJ80K
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2013
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Text of marker:
Opening Up The West
The Army was directed to protect the crews of private firms building the railroads and canals which opened up the West. Often the Army supplied the labor of enlisted men and Indians to the private efforts. The railroad allowed Northwest products to reach populated markets in the East and carried new settlers to the West.
Donated by
Burlington Northern Railroad