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Oklahoma railroad company
Enid and Anadarko Railway
Overview
HeadquartersEnid, Oklahoma
LocaleOklahoma
Dates of operation1901–1903
SuccessorChicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Enid and Anadarko Railway Company' was incorporated on March 9, 1901 under the laws of the territory of Oklahoma by M.A. Low, J.C. Marshall, I.G. Conkling, H.D. Crossley and S.H. Thompson. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway purchased the Enid and Anadarko Railway on October 21, 1903.

In 1901, the company built 60 miles of railroad from Enid, Oklahoma to Watonga, Oklahoma. In 1902, this was extended to Anadarko, Oklahoma, an additional 45 miles. The company also built 41 miles of railroad for the Lawton, Oklahoma to Waurika, Oklahoma line.

Enid and Anadarko Act

The Enid and Anadarko Act (32 Stat. 43) was approved by Congress on February 28, 1902. It granted the right of way through Oklahoma and Indian Territories for the Enid and Anadarko Railway Company.

References

  1. Report of the Board of Railroad Commissioners, State of Kansas, Volume 17
  2. The Railway age, Volume 31, Page 223
  3. Beach, Frank C, The Americana: A Universal Reference Library.
  4. Thomas, C.L., "Enid and Anadarko Railway Act" Annotated Acts of Congress; Five Civilized Tribes and the Osage Nation, pages 27-43.


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