1873 in the United States

1873
in
the United States

Decades:
  • 1850s
  • 1860s
  • 1870s
  • 1880s
  • 1890s
See also:

Events from the year 1873 in the United States.

Incumbents

Federal Government

Events

January–March

March 4: Henry Wilson becomes the 18th U.S. Vice President

April–June

July–September

October–December

Undated

In 1873, railroads connect Northern Michigan port cities of Ludington, Traverse City and Petoskey. By 1880 the Great Lakes region would dominate logging, with Michigan producing more lumber than any other state.[2]

Ongoing

Births

Deaths

See also

References

  1. "Lumber Industry." Encyclopedia of American History. Answers Corporation, 2006.
  2. "Lumber Industry." Encyclopedia of American History. Answers Corporation, 2006.
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