Which railroad company founded Fresno as a railway station in 1872?
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
Amtrak
Answer
Fresno was founded in 1872 as a railway station for the Central Pacific Railroad. The city was established to serve the needs of the railroad and its workers, and it eventually grew into a major hub for the San Joaquin Valley.
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