When was it published?

September 4, 1857 in Nashville Union And American

Domestic News September 4, 1857

Nashville Union And American

Q: What keywords are associated?

Railroad, Jackson, First Train, Passenger Cars, Mississippi Central, Tennessee Railroad

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

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What is this article about?

First passenger train on the Mississippi Central and Tennessee Railroad arrives in Jackson, greeted with enthusiasm by 500 citizens late on the 29th ult., marking a glorious epoch.

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The cars on the Mississippi Central and Tennessee Railroad are now running North as far as Jackson. The Madisonian of the 29th ult., says: "Last night at about half past nine or ten o'clock, the first train of passenger cars, made their debut at our depot, and were enthusiastically greeted by about 500 of our citizens, among them were a goodly number of the fair sex. Such another rustling among the denizens we never saw before-they were completely elated. When his 'Iron Majesty' arrived, a host gathered around him and with astonishment and admiration, scanned his huge proportions: It was indeed a rich scene. We congratulate our citizens in regard to this grand consummation-this glorious epoch in the history of Jackson."

What sub-type of article is it?

Transportation Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Railroad Jackson First Train Passenger Cars Mississippi Central Tennessee Railroad

Where did it happen?

Jackson

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Jackson

Event Date

29th Ult., Last Night At About Half Past Nine Or Ten O'clock

Outcome

enthusiastically greeted by about 500 citizens, including a goodly number of the fair sex; described as a grand consummation and glorious epoch in the history of jackson.

Event Details

The cars on the Mississippi Central and Tennessee Railroad are now running North as far as Jackson. The first train of passenger cars arrived at the depot, greeted enthusiastically by citizens who were elated and gathered around the locomotive with astonishment and admiration.