How much was $20 worth..

[Whiptail Moses]

in 1879?

Answer: $1.05

Found that using this:

http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

A handy inflation calculator, i'm sure you'll find at least one use for it!

Have fun,
Moses

[Trinity]

Pretty neat, thanks WM!

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

My how time and money flies. Interesting site.

[Wes Virginian]

Thanks, it is very interesting!

[Pukin Dog]

I'm glad I'm alive now if $20 was only worth $1.05 back then.  I couldn't afford to go there

[Whiptail Moses]

well, I wouldn't mind it if the twenties in my wallet were worth $385 each. 

[Trinity]

It's all relative...