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West Feliciana Railroad

Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 46' 35.5854", -91° 23' 3.2586"
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One of the South's earliest railroads. Ran from St. Francisville, LA to Woodville, Miss. Idea conceived in 1828 as means of transporting cotton to river. Chartered in 1831. Completed in 1842. In use in Illinois Central System until abandoned in 1978.

Last updated: 3/27/2016 11:02
   
     
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West Feliciana Railroad Historical Marker Location Map, St. Francisville, Louisiana