Various2018-06-052018-06-051951TRA-060-02-007http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/777716 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Sprague. When the Northern Pacific was built across that portion of eastern Washington lying North of Snake river, the managers decided to erect car and repair shops at the little town of Sprague which had been permanently located and named in honor of Gen. J. W. Sprague, one of the names which stand prominent in the history of the construction of the road. The gentlemen who selected the location did so because it was about the center of the division and therefore a very desirable point."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.Geographical names - R-S - Transcript (part 7).