Wilmington & Western Railroad - Wilmington, DE
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N 39° 44.294 W 075° 37.961
18S E 445788 N 4398895
The Wilmington & Western railroad,...
Waymark Code: WM7J40
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
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The Wilmington & Western railroad, a 20-mile track between Wilmington and Landenberg (PA) was built in 1872 to furnish passenger and freight service along the Red Clay Velley. In 1883, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad purchased the line and operated it until the 1920's.
Group that erected the marker: Department of Parks & Recreation, New Castle County
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Wilmington, DE USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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