STOURBRIDGE LION
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N 41° 34.612 W 075° 15.498
18T E 478467 N 4602830
Honesdale is known locally as the Birthplace of the Railroads.
Waymark Code: WM1YC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2005
Views: 27
Marker Text:
Here began the trial run of the first locomotive operated by steam on rails in the U.S., Aug. 8, 1829. The Lion was English-built for use in levels of the Gravity Railroad. It was piloted by Horatio Allen.
Marker Name: Stourbridge Lion
County: Wayne
Date Dedicated: 05/28/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 6 just W of Honesdale
Category: Transportation, Railroads
Website: Not listed
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