Birthplace of the Santa Fe Railway Company
To commemorate the birthplace
of
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway Company in Atchison, Kansas
February 11, 1859
From this small beginning - a rail line connecting Atchison and Topeka, Kansas - a great transportation system evolved bringing much pride and renown to our city which gave its name to an institution of vital importance to this area & the nation.
Dedicated May 15, 1965
Courtesy hmdb.org
