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Wisconsin Central Railroad

Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Defunct American railway (1871–1897)

The original Wisconsin Central Railroad Company was a major early railroad that operated throughout northern Wisconsin. It built lines up through the forested wilderness, and opened large tracts to logging and settlement.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1871Founded1

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The original Wisconsin Central Railroad Company was a major early railroad that operated throughout northern Wisconsin. It built lines up through the forested wilderness, and opened large tracts to logging and settlement.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Wisconsin Central Railway1

Timeline

  1. 1897Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1871Founded Founded1

Sources

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