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1873 in the United States

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1873
in
the United States

Decades:
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Events from the year 1873 in the United States.

Incumbents

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Schuyler Colfax (R-Indiana) (until March 4)
Henry Wilson (R-Massachusetts) (starting March 4)

Events

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January–March

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March 4: Henry Wilson becomes the 18th U.S. vice president

April–June

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July–September

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October–December

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Undated

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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.[1]
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.[1]

Ongoing

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Births

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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