October 20, 1881 Construction of the Pontiac, Oxford & Port Austin Railroad (later GTW) begins in Caseville, bringing rail service to Michigan's "Thumb" area.
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October 20, 1920 The Association of American Railroads issues standards for stenciling reporting marks on the sides of freight cars.
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October 20, 1978 Last day for an agent working out of the former Vicksburg MI passenger depot. The structure, located at the crossing of the former Grand Rapids & Indiana and Grand Trunk Western, is now home to the Vicksburg Historical Society.
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Mark Tomlonson
