As the United States nears its semiquincentennial, several companies on the Fortune 500 list have histories that parallel the nation's founding. Macy's, established in 1830, has significant ties to the original R.H. Macy & Co. and ranks 193. CSX Corporation, originally the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1827, ranks 301 and spans 21,000 miles of rail across the country. Consolidated Edison, founded in 1823 as New York Gas Light Co., ranks high due to its long-standing history of providing utility services.
Macy's has roots tracing back to 1830 with its acquisition of John Shillito & Co. and currently ranks 193 on the Fortune 500 list.
CSX Corporation started as the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1827, ranking 301 on the Fortune 500, and now operates over 21,000 miles.
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