R.V. Muir’s Dangerous Journey To Pay for Table Rock Part 2 of 2

  • A measure of Muir’s financial success, his home in Brownville, built in 1868. A measure of his fortitude and courage would be the town of Table Rock.
    A measure of Muir’s financial success, his home in Brownville, built in 1868. A measure of his fortitude and courage would be the town of Table Rock.
  • R.V. Muir’s Dangerous Journey To Pay for Table Rock Part 2 of 2
    R.V. Muir’s Dangerous Journey To Pay for Table Rock Part 2 of 2
    Last week: Muir and a colleague traveled from Pennsylvania to Table Rock in 1856 to buy it from the Table Rock Town Company. They made an offer, it was accepted, and they promised to pay by a specific date that winter. After fundraising back in Pennsylvania, Muir headed back for Table Rock to deliver payment. His winter journey from Council Bluffs led him down the east side of the river, crossi...

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