A picture of the $1,000 gold bond issued by the Houston and Great Northern Railroad Company in the 1870s. Bonds like this allowed investors to provide the funds necessary to build the railroad, which ultimately connected towns in Walker County to major markets. This investment helped expand trade, agriculture, and the timber industry in the region. | Source: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/houston-and-great-northern-railroadDownload Original File
