This was one of Michigan's original state owned railroads which were built shortly after Michigan achieved statehood, and at a time when the public was advocating for public improvements - railroads, canals and highways.
La Plaisance Bay Harbor Company → "Southern" line → Michigan Southern railroad
Acquired: 1840 - La Plaisance Bay Harbor Company in Monroe, and River Raisin & Lake Erie.
Operated for 6 Years.
Built: 1840 - Monroe to Adrian. 1843 to Hillsdale.
Bought: 1844 - Palmyra & Jacksonburgh.
Sold: 1846 - to Michigan Southern railroad.
Reference: [MRRC]
Image info: Left, a view of a 1844 freight and passenger schedule. It is noted that the railroad uses "Michigan Southern" as its name, even though the actual Michigan Southern railroad was not creased until the state-owned railroad was purchased in 1946.
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