Historedia
Person

Lord Gosford

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1835–1836

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lord Gosford, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad opens, first steam passenger railway in British North America

    1835–1836

    Role: Lieutenant-Governor of Lower Canada

    1. 1835 · the C&SL line between La Prairie and St. JohnConstruction and Preparation

      Surveyors determined the line's route in January 1835, completing grading, fencing, masonry, bridge work, stations, and wharves throughout the year.

    2. 21 July 1836 · La Prairie stationCeremonial Opening

      The C&SL opened to great fanfare on July 21, 1836, with distinguished guests including Lord Gosford and Louis-Joseph Papineau.

    3. 21 July 1836 · Laprairie stationFirst Run

      Over 300 guests crowded the passenger cars in Laprairie station for the first run.

    4. 25 July 1836 · La Prairie, QuebecRegular Operations Commencement

      Regular operations commenced on July 25, 1836, with passenger traffic proving extremely popular early on.

Sources

  1. Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18