Results for: 1885
In Coins and Paper Money

What is the value of a 1885 silver dollar?

Assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark. The 1885 Morgan dollar is a very common Philadelphia Mint issue coin. Value is $30.00 to $39.00 depending on condition.
In Political Office Holders

Who was the president in 1885?

This depends on the country/organization. See related questions. US: Chester Alan Arthur until March 4, Grover Cleveland afterwards. Chester Alan Arthur was the 21s… (MORE)
In Cars & Vehicles

Were there cars in 1885?

There was a car in 1885 called the Karl Benz it is named after the guy that did it. He studied mechanical engineering and came up with four-stroke internal combustion engine. … (MORE)
In Inventions

What was invented on March 17 1885?

Thomas Edison and Patrick Kenney patent dated Mar. 17, 1885 for Chemical Stock Quotation Telegraph which was know as the Universal Stock Ticker.
In Immigration

How did immigration to the US change after 1885?

The last major change in U.S. immigration policy occurred with the passage ..... A number of researchers have estimated that immigration did lower wages at ... With the resump… (MORE)
In Technology

What technology did they have in 1885?

In 1885 Charles F. Brush dreamed of producing free electricity and set about inventing the world's first wind turbine. Completed in 1888 it was 60 feet tall, nearly 60 feet ar… (MORE)
In Nevada

Who was the Governor of Nevada in 1885?

Jewett W. Adams (born August 6, 1835 in South Hero, Vermont; died June 18, 1920 in San Francisco, California) succeeded John H. Kinkead as the fourth Governor of Nevada, servi… (MORE)
In Political Office Holders

Who was the Governor of West Virginia in 1885?

Jacob B. Jackson (born April 6, 1829 in Parkersburg, West Virginia; died December 11, 1893 in Parkersburg, West Virginia) succeeded Henry M. Mathews as the sixth Governor of W… (MORE)
In Political Office Holders

Who was the Governor of Pennsylvania in 1885?

Robert E. Pattison (born December 8, 1850 in Quantico, Maryland; died August 1, 1904) succeeded Henry M. Hoyt as the nineteenth Governor of Pennsylvania, serving between Janua… (MORE)
In Political Office Holders

Who was the Governor of Florida in 1885?

William D. Bloxham (born July 9, 1835 in Leon County, Florida; died March 15, 1911 in Tallahassee, Florida) succeeded George Franklin Drew as the thirteenth Governor of Florid… (MORE)