The first poles were erected on July 4, 1861, and each day workers contributed 10 to 12 miles of new cable.
The transcontinental railroad is 690 miles long.
68,000 miles
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50,000 miles
In 1854, there were approximately 23,000 miles of telegraph wire in the United States. The telegraph system was rapidly expanding during this period, facilitating communication across vast distances. This growth was largely driven by the need for faster communication for business, government, and personal use. The invention of the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication in the mid-19th century.
In 1860, the United States had approximately 50,000 miles of telegraph lines. The telegraph system played a crucial role in communication, especially during the Civil War, facilitating faster transmission of information across long distances. The rapid expansion of telegraph lines during this period marked a significant advancement in communication technology.
There were five transcontinental railroads in the US in 1900.
The transcontinental flight took many hours.
There were five transcontinental railroads in the US in 1900.
I don't think Theodore Judah personally laid any track. Am I wrong?
2.1 million square miles.