Thomas Dickson (industrialist)

In 1855, Thomas Dickson joined his brothers John and George and friends Maurice and Charles Wurts, and opened a small machine shop and foundry under the name of "Dickson & Co". In 1856, George Scranton persuaded the company to relocate to the newly incorporated Scranton, Pennsylvania.^[1] In 1862, The company incorporated as the Dickson Manufacturing Company, which became known for its steam locomotives the company built from its Scranton facility.^[1] Thomas was president from 1856 though 1867.

In 1859, Dickson was appointed the superintendent of coal for the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. He quickly rose through the ranks and in 1869, Dickson resigned from the Dickson Manufacturing Company and became president of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.^[3] He remained in the position until his death in 1884.

Dickson was listed as the director for at least 24 companies during his life.^{[citation needed]} He also established an iron plant on the shores of Lake Champlain.^[4]

The borough of Dickson City, Pennsylvania, is named after Thomas Dickson.