Steam Railroads In New England - Lowell MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 42° 38.750 W 071° 18.717
19T E 310473 N 4724077
Steam Railroads in New England had their beginnings in the Charter granted the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation-June 5, 1830-First, train operated June 24, 1835.
Waymark Code: WM16BQ3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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TEXT on the Historical Marker

Steam Railroads In New England
1830-1930

Steam Railroads in New England had their beginnings in the Charter granted the Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation-June 5, 1830-First, train operated June 24, 1835-This centennial tablet placed opposite the site of the first depot by the Boston and Maine Railroad.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)

Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Boston and Maine Railroad

County: Middlesex

City/Town Name: Lowell

Year Placed: Not listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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