An evolving Frontier

By "The Cowboy" Jim Gray

The Union Pacific Eastern Division, the first railroad across Kansas, reached Junction City the first of November, 1866.

A special excursion train from Leavenworth toured the new route Nov. 6. Tourists were greeted at the Fort Riley stop by the “Boy General,” Bvt. Major General George A. Custer of the newly formed 7th U. S. Cavalry and Bvt. Major General John W. Davidson of the 10th U. S. Cavalry.

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