From: Wisconsin: Its Geography and Topography, History, Geology, and Mineralogy ...
The Milwaukee and Rock River Canal Company was incorporated in January 1838 to construct a canal or slack water navigation from the town of Milwaukee to Rock river and also a branch to connect with the Fox or Pishtaka river at or near Prairieville
The Root River Railroad Company was incorporated in 1838 to construct a railroad from at or near Ball's mill on Root river to the head of the lower rapids on said river with the privilege of extending the same to Racine
The Racine and Rock River Railroad Company was incorporated in 183S to construct a railroad from Racine to Janesville on Rock river The Pekatonica and Mississippi Railroad Company
Some miscellaneous railroad history tidbits around Burlington, WI and the surrounding area.
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