The Tyler Tap Railroad is chartered
The Tyler Tap Railroad Company was chartered on December 1, 1871, by a special act of the legislature, after 23 Tyler citizens led by future governor Richard B. Hubbard and Maj. James P. Douglas applied.
Douglas became its first president.
Sources
- Handbook of Texas: Tyler Tap Railroadtshaonline.org
The Tyler Tap Railroad Company was chartered on December 1, 1871, by a special act of the Twelfth Texas Legislature.
Douglas served as the first president, Ed. W. Willis as conductor, and J. M. Hopping as ticket agent.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed