Evanston Wyoming - Established 1868
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brwhiz
N 41° 16.120 W 110° 57.870
12T E 502973 N 4568582
Evanston Wyoming was established in 1868 as a major division point on the Transcontinental Railroad.
Waymark Code: WMA70P
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2010
Views: 12
As the Transcontinental Railroad was pushed westward by the Central Pacific crews, Evanston became an important permanent division point for the railroad. As the railroad proceeded west beyond this point, it left the relatively flat plains of southern Wyoming and entered the mountainous territory of eastern Utah. The railroad (now the Union Pacific) has played a key role in the economic fortunes of the city in the many years since it was established.
Marker Name: Evanston Wyoming
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Group Responsible for Placement: None Given
Date Dedicated: None
Marker Number: None
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Addtional Information: Not listed
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