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As settlers moved west, rail lines were not far behind them in most cases.  However, when you look at the entirety of the lower 48 U.S. states, it was this spot that was one of the very last to receive rail service.  The reason the tracks finally got here was to take advantage of a resource that brought many people to live in the area…