William Jackson Palmer
William Jackson Palmer (September 17, 1836 - March 13, 1909) was a civil engineer, soldier, and industrialist. He was a Union General during the American Civil War. He also was founder and president of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Palmer founded the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1871, as well as several other communities.
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September 17 - 1836 - March 13 - 1909 - Civil engineer - Soldier - Industrialist - Union - American Civil War - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad - Colorado Springs, Colorado - 1871
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Childhood, education in railroad engineering |
| ► | American Civil War |
| ► | Post-war: building the western railroads, Colorado |
| ► | Glen Eyrie |
| ► | Retirement |
| ► | Legacy |
| ► | External links |
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