Texas and Pacific Railway
Also known as: Texas & Pacific Railway · T. & P. Railway · T&P Railway
The Texas and Pacific Railway Company was created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas, and San Diego, California.
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catalyst for urban growth and industrial expansion
The arrival of the railroad in 1876 transformed Fort Worth from a frontier outpost into a major commercial center, facilitating the transport of cattle and goods.