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Charter of the Columbus and Xenia Railroad
- When
- 12 March 1844
- Where
- Ohio
The Columbus and Xenia Railroad was chartered on March 12, 1844, to connect Columbus with Xenia, creating the first rail link between Cincinnati and Columbus.
The charter established the company's intent to link Columbus to Xenia. This connection was crucial for creating the first rail route from Cincinnati to Columbus, leveraging the existing Little Miami Railroad connection to Xenia.
Sources
- Columbus and Xenia Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2025-08-12
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