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Hilgard Cut
University Ave., Oxford,
MS,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
34° 21' 53.9172",
-89° 31' 49.3104"
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Mississippi State
Historical Marker |
Constructed in 1858 to accommodate University of Mississippi students, this railroad cut was named for Dr. Eugene W. Hilgard (1838-1916), its designer and engineer. A native of Bavaria, Hilgard served as State Geologist from 1855 to 1873. A pioneer in soils science, Professor Hilgard completed his career at the Univ. of California.
Last updated: 7/5/2010 20:07 |
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Hilgard Cut Historical Marker Location Map, Oxford, Mississippi
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