Mobile and Northwestern Railroad Company
Mobile and Northwestern Railroad Company
- Only one piece available...
- Inventory on the way
Product Details
Company | Mobile and Northwestern Railroad Company |
Certificate Type | Receiver's Certificate |
Date Issued | Unissued, circa 1887 |
Canceled | No |
Printer | S. C. Toof & Co. Lith. of Memphis |
Signatures | NA |
Approximate Size |
13 1/4" (w) by 11 3/4" (h) |
Product Images |
Show the exact certificate you will receive |
Authentic | Yes |
Additional Details | NA |
Historical Context
The Mobile and Northwestern Railroad Company was chartered under the laws of Alabama on February 20, 1870, and in Mississippi on July 20, 1870. The proposed road was to run from Mobile to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, thence to Jackson, and on northwestward to a point on the Mississippi River opposite Helena, Arkansas.
Surveys for this entire line were run, and construction was begun, at both ends of the project. More work was done at the Helena end of the line than in the Mobile area but no commercial service was ever offered by the Mobile and Northwestern. The dream remained, but the drive to accomplish was lacking, so the project lay dormant for almost 16 years. The 24 miles of graded roadbed from Mobile to Wilmer, Alabama was allowed to go unused, of course suffering deterioration, but was not entirely lost.
By 1887 the demand for Southern pine timber was so strong that the project was revived under control of a new company called the Mobile, Hattiesburg and Jackson Railroad Company. This line was also chartered by both Alabama and Mississippi as separate companies which were later consolidated into one company known as the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad Company. This merged company which came into existence on February 20, 1890, was unable to renew the work for a number of years, but it did run additional surveys. By December, 1896, the company was finally able to get construction started on the first 50-mile sector of the line. The driving force behind this new start to build the railroad was Frank B. Merrill of Mobile, who, like Falkner of Ripley, also carried the title of colonel.
The line was officially conveyed to the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad on November 13, 1891.
Related Collections
Additional Information
Certificates carry no value on any of today's financial indexes and no transfer of ownership is implied. All items offered are collectible in nature only. So, you can frame them, but you can't cash them in!
All of our pieces are original - we do not sell reproductions. If you ever find out that one of our pieces is not authentic, you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price and any associated shipping charges.
FAQ
Are the certificates offered on your site genuine or reproductions?
All of the certificates you see on our site are genuine pieces, we do not sell any reproductions.Are the certificates you sell negotiable on any of today's stock markets or indexes?
No. All of the pieces we sell are either canceled or obsolete and have collectible value only.
Are the images presented in your product listings of the exact piece I will receive?
It depends. We try to present images of the exact piece you will receive whenever possible. However, when we are offering quantities of a piece, this is impossible. Within every product page we detail whether or not you will be receiving the exact certificate listed, or if the image is a representative example of the one you will receive.
How will you ship my order and how much do you charge?
We ship all orders via the United States Postal Service. Most domestic orders are shipped via Ground Advantage. USPS International, Priority and Express Mail, UPS and DHL services are also available, and costs are calculated during checkout. Current charges may be reviewed here.
Can I return my purchase?
Absolutely. You may return any merchandise, for any reason, within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price.
We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges.
Shipping Information
If your order exceeds $35, and the shipping address is within the United States, shipping via USPS Ground Advantage is FREE!
We make every effort to ship out all orders within 24 hours of receipt.
We ship the majority of orders via the USPS, with domestic orders using the Ground Advantage service.
Shipping is calculated during checkout. Upgraded services such as Priority and Express Mail, as well as UPS and DHL options, are also available.
As soon as your order is shipped you will receive your tracking information via email.
OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DECLARE FULL ORDER VALUE ON ALL SHIPMENTS. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL VAT/CUSTOMS CHARGES.
Returns
Our goal is to make sure every item you receive is exactly what you had in mind. If you not happy with your purchase, we’ll help you get it sorted in a timely and professional manner.
You can return anything we offer for an exchange, refund or store credit within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping costs may apply, and the item must be in its original condition and packaging.
Any shipping charges collected on the original order are not eligible for a refund.