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1849 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1849.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1849

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April

Panama Railroad Company

Aspinwall, William Henry · New York · Railroad Promoter · Economy / Panama Railroad

Aspinwall incorporates the Panama Railroad Company to build a railway across the isthmus.

October

Death of Edgar Allen Poe

Poe, Edgar Allen · Arts / Literature

Death of Edgar Allen Poe, age of 40

Other events (month unknown)

Governor

Young, Brigham · Utah · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Governor of Utah

President of USA

Taylor, Zacharay · President of USA · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 12th President

Vice President

Fillmore, Millard · Vice President of USA · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Vice President of the USA

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