Chapter CI. to establish certain Post-Roads
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CHAP. CI.— An Act to establish certain Post-Roads.Feb. 28, 1871. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the UnitedPost-roads established in States of America in Congress assembled,* That the following be established as post-roads:— ALABAMA.Alabama; From Battle’s Wharf to Danby’s Mills. From Andalusia to Euchawocha. From Thomas Station to Midway. From Aurora to Village Springs. From Clarke’s Mills to Bostick Mills. From Fredonia to Newsight. From New Hope to Paint Rock Station.
From Rutledge to Elba. From Demopolis, via Falkland and Burton’s Hill, to Haysville. From Ashville, St. Clair county, to Hollman’s Station, on Alabama and Chattanooga railroad. From Springville to Aurora. From Springville to Blountsville. ARKANSAS.Arkansas; From Fort Arbuckle to Fort Sill. From Des Arc to Searcy. From Rondo to Mooningsfort, in Louisiana. From Clarkesville to Mount Ephraim. From Minneola to Boggy Depot. From Eunice to Camden. From Rocky Comfort, via Wheelock, Daksville, Goodland, Armstrong, Academy, to Boggy Depot, in the Choctaw Nation.
From Dallas, via Kiahmiohia and Doaksville, to Clarksville Ferry, in Choctaw Nation. From Rocky Comfort, via Simpson’s Ferry, Nettee Box, to Cove. From Burrowville to Rolling Prairie, Missouri. From Jonesboro to Crowley. From Fayetteville, via Bloomington, to Washburn, in Missouri. From Eunice to Fulton, via Monticello and Camden. From Princeton to Arkadelphia. CALIFORNIA.California. From Sierraville to Downiesville. From Colusa to Newville. From Grindstone to Ingram’s. From Colusa to Lakeport.
From Hallesten to Picacho. From Galt to Jackson. From Virginia Ranch to Linkville. From Chico to Big Meadows. From San Bernardino to Anaheim. From Trinity Centre, via Minersville, to Weaverville. From Saucileto, via Bolinas, Woodville, to Olema. From Yreka, via Little Shasta, (Shasta Butte post-office,) Ball’s, at Butte Creek, Van Bremer’s, near Hot Creek, Hot Springs Valley, Pitt River Valley, Cedarville, to Lake City. From Modesta, via Langworth, to Knight’s Ferry. From Susanville, via Willow Creek, Eagle Lake, Hayden City, Aidenville, to Pine Creek, Goose Lake Valley.
From Susanville, via Pine Creek, Grave Valley, Fall River, to Burgettville. 461 From Yreka, via Ward’s, Brown’s, Link River, Klamath Agency, toPost-roads established in Fort Klamath, in Oregon. From Hornitas, via Indian Gulch, Union, Millertown, and King’s River, to Visalia. DELAWARE.Delaware; From Kirkwood to Glasgow. From Dover to Little Creek Landing. From Centreville to Smith’s Bridge. FLORIDA.Florida; From Jacksonville to Saint Nicholas. From Bluntstown to Abe’s Springs.
From Micosukie to Rome. From Live Oak to Cook’s Hammock. From Freeport to Vernon. From Waldo to Orange Spring. From Leesburg, via Fort Cumming, Fort Gardner, Fort Kissimmee, Fort Loyd, Fort Van Swearinger, Okeechobee, to Biscayne. From Manatee, via Fort Crawford, to Pine Level. From Fort Capron, via Fort Vinton, Fort Drum, Fort Kissimmee, Lake Istipoga, Pine Level, Fort Myers, Ponta Rasa, Caximbas Bay, to Cape Romano. From Tampa, via Lake Thonatosassa, Ichipucksapa, Fort Davenport, Apopka, to Lake Harney.
From Mellonville, via Lake Harney, Lake Poinsett, Lake Winder, to Lake Washington. From Monticello, via Basley, Fort Andrew, Fort Hulburt, Fort Frank Brooke, Clay Landing, Wakasassa, Wekevia, Fort Clinch, Homasassa, Augusta, Spring Hill, Pittitochoscolee, to Fort Harrison. From Jacksonville, via Callahan, to King’s Ferry. From McIntosh, via Fort Barker, Natural Bridge, to Fort Frank Brooke. From Saint Augustine, Dumis Lake, to New Smyrna. From Cedar Keys, via Wekevia, Ocala, Lake Bryant, Fort Butler, Volusia, Spring Garden Lake, to New Smyrna.
From Palatka, via Lake Bryant, Lake Hanson, Lake Dora, Apopka, Jernegans, Tohopekaliga, Lake Kissimmee, Fort Kissimmee, Fort Bassinger, Fort Centre, Fort Adams, to Fort Myers. From Live Oak, via Charles Ferry, Fenahalloway, to Saint Marks. From Iola, via Dead Lakes, Saint Josephs, to Appalachicola. From Iola, via Aspen Grove, Econfina, Valambrosia, Euchee Anna, Alaqua, East River, to Millton. From Marianna, via Greenwood, to Millwood. From Milton, via Almiarante, Gentsville, to Cerro Gordo.
From Monticello, via Oscilla, Cherry Lake, to Bellville. From Lake Washington, to Fort Kissimmee. From Tacvi to Saint Augustine. From Tallahassee to China Hill. From Gainesville, via Fort Fanning, Fort McCrab, to Fort Frank Brooke. GEORGIA.Georgia. From Quitman to Dead-man’s Bay, in Florida. From McIntosh to Hinesville. From Lumber City, via Boxville, Seward, Perry’s Mills, Matlock, Beard’s Creek, to Johnson’s Station. From Elberton, via Cherokee Hill, to Abbeville Court-house, South Carolina. 462 ILLINOIS.Post-roads established inIllinois;
From Georgetown to Yankee Point. From Bruceville to Streator. From Staunton to Highland. From Rockwood to Ava. From Tuscola to Mackville. From Pekin to Washington. From Salem, via Foxville, to Hickory Hill. INDIANA.Indiana; From Hauston to Brownstown. From Scottsville to Galena. From Wallace to Hillsboro. From Marion, via Pratt, to Van Buren. From Point Isabel, via Hackleman and Shadesville, to Marion. From Delphia, via Carrolton and Lockport, to Burnettsville. From Thornton, via Darlington, to Crawfordsville.
From Franklin, via Oakfarm, to Elkinsville. From Cumberland to Oaklendon. From Metea to Twelve Mile. From Madison, via Bryantsburg, to Barbersville, and return, via Canaen. From Seymour to Redington. From Saltilloville to Bono. From Saltilloville, via Clayville, to Lavonia. IOWA.Iowa; From Dexter to Afton. From Linville to Pleasanton. From Butler to Sigourney. From Montezuma to Lynnville. From New Sharon to Union Mills. From New Hampton, via Alta Vista, to Bush. From North Washington to Alta Vista.
From Dexter to Afton. KANSAS.Kansas; From Clyde, via Concordia, Vicksburg, Jewell City, Oakland, Cawker City, Gaylord, and Cedarville, to Kirwin. From New Scandinavia to Jewell. From Concordia, via Arion, Glasco, and Rock Hill, to Ellsworth. From Concordia, via Oak Creek, Murphy, and Grover, to Minneapolis. From Jewell to Cawker City. From Cawker City, via Osborne, to Ball’s City. From New Scandinavia, via Gomeria and White Rock, to Big Timber. From Waterville, via Clyde, to Concordia.
From Clyde, via Shirley, to Murphy. From Alma, via Newburg, to Saint Mary. From Concordia, via Granny Creek, to Beloit. From Marion Centre, via Coneburg, Holden, Sedgwick City, and Park City, to Wichita. From Washington to Hanover. From Ladore, via Timber Hill, Cherryville, Morgan City, and Independence, to Louisburg. KENTUCKY.Kentucky. From Burksville, via Grider, to Celina Junction. From Bardstown to Bloomfield. 463 From Pikeville to Warfield.Post-roads established inKentucky;
From Blaine to Paintsville. From Coalton to Mount Savage Furnace. From Louisa to Louisville. From Caseyville to Dixon. From Florence to Benton. From Campton to Fitchburg. From Somerset, via Point Burnside, Tate’s Store, Robert’s Store, Pine Knot Tavern, to Marsh Creek. LOUISIANA.Louisiana; From Farmersville, via Spearsville, to El Dorado, in Arkansas. From Rayville to Redmouth. From Forksville to Indian Village. From Arcadia to Ringgold. From Vienna to Homer. MAINE.Maine; From Penobscot, via South Penobscot, North Brooksville, and Brooksville, to Sargentsville.
From South Brooksville, via West Brooksville, to North Brooksville. From Surrey to South Surrey. From Blue Hill to McHard’s Stream. From South Paris to North Waterford. MARYLAND.Maryland; From Linwood to McKinstry’s Mills. From Cockeysville, via Shawan Manton Mills, to Reisterstown. From Hampstead to Houcksville and Upperco. From Cockeysville to Warren. From Baltimore to Monument House. From Bridgeport to Harney. From Lisbon to Florence. From Sandy Springs to Brighton. From Monocacy to Bealsville.
From Clarksville to Nichols. From Middlebrook to Germantown. From Silver Hill, by Oxen Hill, to Piscataway. From Frizzelsburg to Mayberry. From Princess Anne to Mount Vernon. From Templeville to Marydell. From Fairview to Conococheague. From Galestown to Sharpstown. From Milestown to St. Clement’s Bay. From Piney Point to Leonardtown. From Washington, by Fort Foote, to Fort Washington. From Mount Airy, by Long’s Corners, to Damascus. From Denton to Andersontown. From Hickory to Mill Green.
MASSACHUSETTS.Massachusetts. From South Sandwich to Mashpee. From Hudson to Clinton. From Foxborough to Wrentham. 464 MICHIGAN.Post-roads established inMichigan; From Sutton’s Bay to Leland. From Alpena to Roger’s City. From Augusta, via Hickory Corners and Cedar Creek, to Hastings. From Richland, via Gull Lake, to Hickory Corners. From Maple, via Edgerton, to Newaygo. From Peck to Tyre, in Sanilac county. From Alaska to Hammond. From Home, via Barton, to Paris. From Sparta Centre, via Ensley, to Howard City.
From Hadley to Lapier. MINNESOTA.Minnesota; From Young America, via Camden, Saint George, and Koniska, to Hutchinson. From Crow Wing to Brainard. From Glenwood, via Langhei and Hazel Lake, to Benson. From Fergus Falls, via Elizabeth City and Prairie Lake, to Janesville. From Pomme de Terre, via Waseota, Moran’s, Arehart’s Grove, Prairie Lake, and Pelican Lake, to North Pacific Railroad, near White Oak Lake. From Saint Joseph, via Albany, to New Munich. From Janesville to Elysian.
From Jackson to Big Bend. From McCauleyville, via Fergus Falls, to Otter Tail City. From Benson Station, via Glenwood, to Alexandria. From Fergus Falls, via Elizabeth City, to Pelican Rapids. From Otter Tail City to Osakes. From Atwater, via Kandryoki, to Lake Sillian. From Litchfield, via Pipe Lake, to Preston Lake. From Cold Spring to Mannanah. From Hutchinson to Dassel Station. From Alexandria, via Leaf Valley, Millerville, Clitherell, Aurdal’s, to Elizabeth City. From Pomme de Terre to Rush Lake.
From Monkato, via Winnebago Agency, Medo, Danville, to Wells. From Hartford, via Wart’s Bridge and Fishtrap Creek, to Crow Wing River. From Benson, via Morris, Pomme de Terre, Fergus Falls, Elizabethtown, Pelican Lake, to White Earth. MISSISSIPPI.Mississippi; From Hernando, via Dixie, to De Soto Front. From Coldwater, via Arkabulta, to Hudson. From Saulsbury, in Tennessee, via Canan, to Ashland, Mississippi. From Ashland, via Rocky Ford, to Pontotoc. From Ashland, via Hickory Flat, and Cornersville, to Oxford.
From Rossville, in Tennessee, via north Mount Pleasant, to Holly Springs, in Mississippi. From Oxford, via College Hill and Harmony, to Tyro, Mississippi. MISSOURI.Missouri. From Brooklyn to Greenfield. From Marshfield to Salem, in Arkansas. From Tenny’s Grove to Dawn. From Poplar Bluff, via Cane Creek, to Van Buren. 465 From Ozark to Gove Creek.Post-roads established inMissouri; From Bucklin to Owasco. From Commerce to Morely. From Knob Lick Station to St. Mary’s Landing. From Palmyra, via North River, to Warren.
From Shelbina, via Oak Dale, to Miller’s Mill. From Linn Creek, via Cane Pump, Black and Oak Point, to Hermitage. From Clinton, via Wadesburg, to Harrisonville. From Versailles to mouth of Little Buffalo Creek. From Mooresville to Monroe Centre. From Seneca to Albuquerque. From Forsyth to Arno. From Auburn, via Prairieville, to Louisiana. From Prairieville to Clarksville. From Hartville, via Sunnyside, to Aurora. From Granby, via Pineville, Missouri, and Bentonville and Fayetteville, in Arkansas, to Van Buren, in Arkansas.
From Carrolton to Waverly. From Pierce City, via Sarcoxie and Avilla, to Bower’s Mill. From Grant City, via Lutztore, to Hopkins. NEBRASKA.Nebraska; From Fort Kearney to New Scandinavia, in Kansas. From Hebron to Red Cloud. From Jackson to Taffe. From Battle Creek, via Madison, to West Point. From Milford to York. From Ulysses, via Cottonwood, to Oceola. From Santee Agency to Springfield, Dakota Territory. From Fort Kearney to Franklin City. From Fremont to Norfolk. From Fort Kearney to Napoleon.
From Nebraska City to Glen Rock. NEVADA.Nevada; From Winnemuca to Paradise Valley. From Belmont to Montezuma. From Wadsworth to Ellsworth. NEW JERSEY.New Jersey; From Vincentown, via Red Lion and Tubernicle, to Hartford. NEW YORK.New York; From Staly Hill to Staly Hollow. From Willsborough to Willsborough Point. From Adams, via Bishop Street, to Henderson. NORTH CAROLINA.North Carolina; From Kinston, via Fountain Hill, to Ridge Spring. From Danbury, via Park’s House, to Toms Creek.
From Whitesville, via Abbottsburg, to Elizabethton. OHIO.Ohio. From Weston to McComb. From East Liverpool to New Waterford. 466 From Bowling Green to Woodville.Post-roads established inOhio; From Lima, via Allentown, to Spencerville. From Barnesville, via Hendrysburgh, to Fairview. From West Salem, via Red Haw, Rows, Jeromeville, Mohican, McZena, to Plimpton. From Findley to Forest. OREGON.Oregon; From Ashland, via Brown’s, Link River, Lost River, Yanox, Drew’s Valley, Hot Springs, in Goose Lake Valley, to Lake City, California.
From Jacksonville, via Central Point, Bybee’s Ferry, to McDaniel’s Mills. From Baker City to Gem City, via Pritchard’s Bridge, on Powder River, and Augusta. From Baker City, via Auburn, Pocahontas, to Riggsville. PENNSYLVANIA.Pennsylvania; From Christiana, via Smyrna, Bart, May, Clomnell, Kirkwood, Forestdale, Bartville, and Nine Points, to Christiana. From Unionville to Marlborough. From Palm to Hosensack. From Holland to Davisville. From Hughes to Glen Carbon. From Moscow, via Sterling, to Ledge Dale.
From Luzerne, via Charlestown, Exeter, Orange, Ketchum, and Carverton, to Luzerne. From Shickshinney, via Town Hill, to Cambria. From Shickshinney, via Town Line, Harveyville, Bloomingdale, Sweet Valley, and Muhlenberg, to Shickshinney. From Scottville, via Jenningsville and Lovelton, to Bella Sylva. From Hop Bottom, Lathrop, and Nivin, to Springville. From Centralia to Ashland. From Leithsville to Hellentown. From Lewisburg to Milton. From Mount Jackson to R. R. Station. From Shenandoah to Flour Barrel Station.
From Morell, via Arch Spring, to Sinking Valley. From Tyrone to Sinking Valley. From Alpine to Rossville. From Bean Creek to White Haven. From Bellview to Annville. From Birch Run Ville to Kimberton. From Black Creek to Sybertsville. From Buck Mountain to Rockport. From County Line to Dalmatia. From Thompsontown, via East Salem and Van West, to Thompsontown. From Hampton, via Mill Run, Elm, and Indian Creek, to Donegal. From Meyer’s Mills, via Garrett, to Elk Lick. From Brookville, via Knoxdale and McCalmont, to Big Run.
From Tioga, via Farmington Hill, Farmington Centre, and East Chatham, to Knoxville. From West Bingham, Turner Creek, Spring Mills, White’s Comers, Harrison Valley, Westfield, returning by Harrison Valley and Turner Creek, to West Bingham. From Meredith, via Shamburgh, to Personville. From Emlenton, via St. Petersburg and Alum Rock, to Jefferson Furnace. From Kingston, via Mill Hollow, Trucksville, Dallas, Kunckle, Bowman’s Creek, Lake, Lehman, Huntsville, to Kingston. 467 From Tunkhannock, via Eaton, South Eaton, Keelersburg, CentrePost-roads established inPennsylvania.
Moreland, and Vernon, to Bowman’s Creek. From Brady’s Bend, via Barnhart’s Mills, to Peachville. From Eberly’s Mills to Harrisburg. From Elam to Brandywine Summit. From Flourtown to Whitemarsh. From Mechanicsburg, via Hampden, Good Hope, and Hogestown, to Mechanicsburg. From Gulf Mills to Conshohocken. From Half Way to Pottstown, or R. R. Station. From Hanoverville to Bethlehem, or Hecktown. From High Lake to Equinunk. From Ashley to Wilkesbarre. From Herriottsville to R. R. Station, or Moorhead.
From Hudson to Punxsutawney. From Hummel’s Store to Knauers. From Laurel Run to Wilkes Barre. From Egypt to Seigfried’s Bridge. From Locust Lane to Covode. From Thomasville to York. From Upper Lehigh to Eckley. From Upper Providence to Media. From Upsonville to Great Bend. From Vineyard Mills to Mount Union. From Keelersburg to Centreville. From Herricksville, via James Mitton’s and William Nesbit’s, to Rummerfield Creek. From Water Cure to Rochester. From West Greenwood to Sutton’s Corners.
From Rush, via East Rush, Rushtown Corners, West Auburn, and East Spring Hill, to Laceyville. From Montrose, via Elk Lake, Auburn Four Corners, Auburn Centre, and South Auburn, to Meshoppen. From Honesdale, via Berlin Centre, Beach Pond, Eldred, and Milanville, to Damascus. From Hopewell Centre, via Gatclielville, to Bald Eagle. From Elbinsville to Flint Store, M’d. From Shippensburg, by Mowersville, to Roxburg. From Greenwood Furnace to Belleville. From Minta to Grant. From Cush to Burnside.
From Greensburg, via Crabtree and New Alexandria, to Congruity. From Bucksville, via Frankenfield’s Store, Kellersville, and Connersville, to Sellersville. From Reynoldsville to Punxsutawney. From South Creek to Webb’s Mills, in New York. From Shaff Bridge, via Gebhart’s and Glade, to New Lexington. From R. R. Station, via Turkey Foot, to Kingwood. From Logansville to Glen Rock. From Lower Merion to Cabinet. From McVill to R. R. Station. From Mount Washington to Pittsburg. From Muddy Creek Forks to Airville.
From Nesquehoning to Mauch Chunk. From North Buffalo to Rosston. From North Sandy to Sandy Lake. From Pallas to Chapman. From Pine Hill to York. From Rostraver to West Newton. 468 From Six Points to Eau Claire.Post-roads established inPennsylvania; From Spring Hope to Schellsburg. From Tippecanoe to Brownsville. From Strinestown to Manchester. From Myersburg, via Herrickville, to Stevensville. SOUTH CAROLINA.South Carolina; From Rock Hill to Lancaster Court House. From Little River to Smithville, in North Carolina.
TENNESSEE.Tennessee; From Norristown to Beans Station. From Sparta to Woodbury. From Bartlett to Porterville. From Cross Plains, via Richland or Fountain Head, to Lafayette. TEXAS.Texas; From Catspring to Columbus. From McKinney, via Spring Garden, Birdville, and Fort Worth, to Johnson. From Rockport to Beeville. From Double Hom to Mason. From Beeville, via Helena and Lodi, to San Antonio. From Rosse to Waco. From Rockport, via Chittipin, to Beeville. From Arkansas City to Clarksburg.
From Lynchburg to Cold Spring. From Martin to Burton. From Longview, via New Danville, to Jamestown. From Dallas to Decatur. From Houston to Huntsville. From Bryan, via Wheelock, to Madisonville, Lookout, Leona, and Centreville. VERMONT.Vermont; From Lyndon, via South Wheelock and Stannard, to East Hardwick. From South Newbury, via West Newbury, to Newbury Centre. VIRGINIA.Virginia. From New Castle to Union. From Abingdon to Poor Hill. From Marrowbone to Celina. From Lombardy Grove, via Smith’s Cross Roads, to Cabbage Farm.
From Fish Hall Station to Walkertown. From Holston to Ravensnest. From Bradford Furnace to Reed Island. From Vienna to Fairfax Court House. From Meechum, via White Hall, to Stannardville. From Farmville to Gravel Hill. From Tolersville to Cuckoo. From King William Court House to Willers. From Eggleston’s Springs to New River Bridge. From Manassas to Dumfries. From Culpepper Court House to Rixeyville. From Abington to Holston Valley. From Charlottesville, via B. M. Church, Central Plains, and Fork Union, to Columbia. 469 From Poplar Hill, via White Gate, Mechanicsburg, Crab Orchard,Post-roads established inVirginia;
Mercer C. H., Sharon, Jeffersonville, Lilson’s Mill, Olympia, Chatham Hill, Rich Valley, Long Hollow, and McCall’s Gap, to Glade Springs Depot. From Waverly Station to Dillard’s Wharf, on James River. WEST VIRGINIA.West Virginia; From Woodland to Fairview. From Frenchton, via Rock Cave, to Mingo Flats. From Rock Cave, via Hacker’s Valley, to Webster’s Court House. From Grimm’s Store to Selbyville. From Skin Creek to Frenchton. From Wild Cat to Middleport. From Raleigh to McDowell.
From Sissonville to Walton. From Sutton to Clay C. H. WISCONSIN.Wisconsin; From Dupont to Pella. From Shawam, via Gillett, to Oconto City. From Cottage Grove, via Door Creek, to Kroghville. From Portage, via Alloa, to Merrimack. From Lime Rock to Seymour. From Primrose, via Perry and Adamsville, to Dodgeville. From Berlin, via Neshkoro, Dakota, and Richford, to Coloma. COLORADO.Colorado; From Greeley to Jamestown. From Bent’s Fort, via Boggsville, to Fort Lyon. From Badito to Colfax.
From Central City to Caribou. From Colorado City to Hamilton. From Walsenburg to Francisco’s Ranch. From Laporte to Livermore. From Pueblo to Los Animas City. From Cachares to Walsenburgh. From Boulder City to Caribou. From Erie to Boulder City. From Greeley to Laporte. DAKOTA.Dakota; From Yankton to Old Fort James. From Flandreau to Medary. From Poncak to Elk Point. From Springfield to Old Fort James. From Springfield to Ponca Agency. From Springfield, via Mineral Spring, to Ponca Agency.
From Springfield, via Emanuel, Marshten, to Firestee. IDAHO.Idaho; From Placerville to Quartzburg. From Salubria to Cuddy and Tyne’s Mills. NEW MEXICO.New Mexico. From Seneca, in Missouri, to Albuquerque. 470 FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS. Sess. III. Ch. 101, 102, 105. 1871. UTAH.Post-roads established inUtah; From Salt Lake City to Central City. From Payson, via Goshen. Diamond City, and Silver City, to Eureka. From Salt Lake City to Bingham Canon. From Stockton to Ophir. WASHINGTON.Washington;
From Utsaladdy to Skogil City. From Utsaladdy to Centreville. From Teekalet, via Post Madison, Muckitto, and Tulalip, to Snohomish. From Seabeck to Union City. From Arkada to Union City. From Steilacoom, via Nacher’s Pass and Wallula, to Walla Walla. From Steilacoom City, via Yakahama Valley, to Walla Walla City. From Steilacoom City to San Francisco. WYOMING.Wyoming. From Green River City, via South Pass City, Atlantic City, Fort Stambaugh, and Hamilton City, to Camp Brown. From South Pass City, via Clark’s Fork, Bozeman, and Fort Ellis, to Helena, Montana Territory.
From Cheyenne to Iron Mountain. From Fort Bridger to Scottsville. From Carter to Fort Bridger. Approved, February 28, 1871.