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Jim McKee: Railroads once owned nearly one-sixth of Nebraska land

Jim McKee: Railroads once owned nearly one-sixth of Nebraska land

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  • Railroads played a significant role in developing Nebraska's landscape.
  • Land grants and advertising fueled growth in towns across the state.
  • By the late 1800s, railroads controlled nearly one-sixth of Nebraska's land.
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