John Mullan 1830-1909

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A pioneering US Army topographic engineer who designed and supervised the construction of the Mullan Road. Completed in the early 1860s, this grueling 600-mile wagon route effectively linked the Missouri River to the Columbia River basin, transforming early overland travel.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1830 to 1909
• Born: Dec 28, 1830, Norfolk, VA
• Died: Dec 28, 1909, Washington, D.C.

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30