STOURBRIDGE LION (west of town)
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N 41° 34.331 W 075° 15.347
18T E 478675 N 4602309
Here began the trial run of the first locomotive operated by steam on rails in the U.S.
Waymark Code: WM1YE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2005
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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 on 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 & Pa. 191 (Main St.) at Park St., Honesdale
Category: Transportation, Railroads
Website: [Web Link]
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