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January 24, 1873 in West Jersey Pioneer

Domestic News January 24, 1873

West Jersey Pioneer

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Trenton Flood, Property Destruction, Livestock Drowned, Assunpink Creek, Snow Storm

Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey

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What is this article about?

A severe flood in Trenton, N.J., starting January 17 and continuing through the night, destroyed property including a new rail depot and drowned livestock at Taylor's slaughterhouse. Worst since 1815. Preceded by a widespread snow storm from the Atlantic to the Rockies and Nova Scotia to Georgia.

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TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 18—The flood which commenced pouring down here yesterday and continued last night, has been very destructive to property in this city and vicinity. It is said to be the most severe of any that visited this city since 1815.

The new depot is rendered useless for the purpose it is intended for and passengers have to be carried a roundabout way to reach the Pennsylvania side of the city to proceed southwest. At Taylor's slaughter house 17 steers and 100 hogs were washed away and several of them were drowned. Several bridges from up country have been seen floating down the Assanpink Creek. It is reported that the ice gave way this morning below Bristol which will relieve the swollen stream in this vicinity very much.

The late snow storm, extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and from Nova Scotia to Georgia.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Weather

What keywords are associated?

Trenton Flood Property Destruction Livestock Drowned Assunpink Creek Snow Storm

Where did it happen?

Trenton, N. J.

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Primary Location

Trenton, N. J.

Event Date

Jan. 18

Outcome

very destructive to property; new depot rendered useless; 17 steers and 100 hogs washed away with several drowned; several bridges floating down assanpink creek; ice gave way below bristol relieving the swollen stream.

Event Details

The flood commenced pouring down yesterday and continued last night, most severe since 1815. Passengers rerouted around useless depot to reach Pennsylvania side. The late snow storm extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and from Nova Scotia to Georgia.