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Golden City and South Platte Railway and Telegraph Company

 Organization

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Railroad Aid Bonds, 1868-1873

 Series
Identifier: Series-163
Scope and Contents

Railroad Aid Bonds issued by Jefferson County to raise funds to give financial assistance to railroads. Bonds to aid in construction of the Colorado Central Railroad were issued Jun 1, 1868, due in 1883, with 8% interest. Total issue $100,000. Cancelled bond certificates have 5¢ or 50¢ revenue stamps affixed. Bonds for construction of the Golden City and South Platte Railway and Telegraph Company were issued Mar 18, 1873, due in 1893, with 8% interest. Total issue $50,000.

Dates: Issued: 1868-1873