In the decade before the Civil War various north and south lines of railway were projected and some of these were assisted by grants of land from the Federal Government.

John Moody may refer to:
John Moody (financial analyst) (1868–1958) U. S. financial analyst and investor
John Moody (journalist) Fox News executive
John Moody (badminton) (born 1983) badminton player from New Zealand
John Moody (footballer) (1904–1963) English football goalkeeper
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