Home Opinion The History Road: Railroad History West of the Mississippi The History Road: Railroad History West of the MississippiMay 18, 2025Opinion Photo from Metro Creative Connection Submitted by Greg Newlin As early as 1842, some promoters of the nation’s transcontinental railroad had selected a route that would cross the Mississippi between… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Tags# greg newlin# history# the history road Previous Post HCF Highlights: About Hiawatha High School Alumni Association Next Post HCF Highlights: About City of Hiawatha Parks & Recreation