The Detroit, Monroe and Toledo Railroad was a shortline railroad which operated in the U.S. states of Michigan and Ohio. Opened in 1856, its main line ran from Detroit, Michigan, to Toledo, Ohio. The
Share of the Detroit, Monroe and Toledo Rail Road Company, issued 1 January 1857
Stillman Witt
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Stillman Witt was an American railroad and steel industry executive best known for building the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad, Cleveland, Painesville and Ashtabula Railroad, and the Bell
Canvass White, the engineer who apprenticed Stillman Witt at the age of 13 and changed his life.
Amasa Stone. Along with Frederick Harbach, he and Witt made their fortunes building railroads in Ohio.
John Brough. Witt changed Brough's life by not only encouraging him to run for Governor of Ohio in 1863, but also in securing for Brough the financial independence that would enable him to so do. Brough's place in history was secured by Witt.