That summer, the railroad reached Lincoln, the recently designated state capital.

After the railroad reached the site in 1870, a community gradually began to emerge.

Unfortunately, Morgan died a few weeks before the railroad reached the city.

Still, it was a difficult journey until the railroad reached the village on May 23, 1870.

By 1902 the railroad reached its greatest extent of twelve miles.

The railroad reached the town in 1866 and it was designated a station on the line.

In 1868 the railroad reached the area, bringing increased trade and business.

By June 1871, the railroad reached the point where the present town now lies.

By 1869, a railroad reached to the north end of the village.

Brooks post office was established in 1871, about the time the railroad reached the community.