Theodore Judah

Theodore Judah

Theodore Dehone Judah (March 4, 1826–November 2, 1863) was an American railroad engineer who dreamed of the first Transcontinental Railroad. He found investors for what became the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR). As chief engineer, he performed much of the land survey work to determine the best possible route for the railroad over the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Read more about Theodore Judah:  Early Life and Education, Career, CPRR, Early Death, Legacy and Honors, Historical Analysis

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