Leland Stanford Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Leland Stanford, based on 1 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

1 records1869–18691 events1 places

Chronological biography

1869

Transcontinental Railroad10 May 1869

Economy / Railroads · President of Central Pacific Railroad · Promontory Summit

Stanford participates in the ceremony linking the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads.

Titles and roles

President of Central Pacific Railroad

Record provenance

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