Railroad road towns

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Feb 16, 2022
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South Dakota
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The railroads had towns every 15-20 miles or so, many of which are now ghost towns. These towns are rich in early 1900s history, a great place to find old coins and relics.

Learn more about the railroad towns here: http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/essays/1801-1900/the-iron-horse/railroad-towns.php

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