FIRST - Railroad
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N 34° 36.870 W 086° 58.999
16S E 501529 N 3830294
A marker in Decatur showcasing the first railroad that was built west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Waymark Code: WM24P5
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2007
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This railroad was built in 1833 to bypass the shoals in the Tennessee river. Located just across from the historic Old State Bank in Decatur, AL near the Tennessee river. The area is filled with history including a Civil War battle in 1864 that tried to cut off Sherman's supply route.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1833
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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