Pacific’s history is
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The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Throughout the early 19th century, the area that would eventually become Pacific slowly developed, with the first log cabin being constructed in 1820 and a covered bridge across the nearby Meramec River being constructed in 1838.
The Town of Franklin, Missouri was platted in 1852 by Major William C. Inks. The following year, the Pacific Railroad laid tracks in the town, and the railroad opened on July 19, 1853. A post office was opened in 1854, and has continuously operated since. The first city school was constructed in 1855.
In 1859, Franklin was incorporated as a fourth-class city and, in honor of the railroad, changed its name to Pacific.
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0 of 10 decades since 1900 have photos 🔁Retake an old viewPacific, formerly Franklin, Frank…, 1869: stand where they stood+15 📦Share a family photoSign in to add one+10Pacific, decade by decade
CommonsBugShot Assembly - Flickr - treegrow (1)2011
CommonsAquatic Insects Lesson - Flickr - treegrow2011
CommonsRoyal Theater2008
CommonsPacific Post Office2008
CommonsPacific Plaza and Visitor center2008
CommonsPacific Comunity School2008
CommonsDowntown Pacific Missouri seen from moving train, 20082008
CommonsSt Peters Sandstone Pacific MO 5-med2004
CommonsSt Peters Sandstone Pacific MO 1-med2004
CommonsDowntown Pacific MO-med2004Then & now
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