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Sidney to Custer City Route Extends in April
An old newspaper blurb notes a stage line from Sidney to Red Cloud with 182 miles by road and a planned extension to Custer City by April 1. Fares listed include 1250 dollars to Red Cloud, 20 to Custer City second class, and freight options from Sidney to Custer City. Prices for horses, mules, and mining tools are given with freight charges and throughput notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hille
Deadwood
Whitewood
Custer City
Black Hills
Ter
Sidney
Water Hole
Green Wood
Court House Rock
North Platte River
Red Willow
Snake River
Point of Rocks
Burdue Crack
White River
Beaver Creek
Cone
Platte Crossing
Burdue Creek
Shake Miver
Red Cloud
Tilamelortation
Mirst Vlags
Gueter City
Bridie
Jea
Bidney