Tapeworm Railroad
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deano1943
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Tapeworm Railroad Historical Marker is located on Route 116 at SR. 3014, SW of Fairfield, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM4B3
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2005
Views: 19
Begun in 1836 by the State of Pennsylvania, largely through the efforts of Thaddeus Stevens. The meandering railroad's nickname was provided by its opponents. It was put up for sale in 1842. Just west of here stands its granite stone viaduct.
Marker Name: Tapeworm Railroad
County: Adams
Date Dedicated: 05/02/1967
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Route 116 at SR. 3014, SW of Fairfield, Pennsylvania
Category: Transportaation, Railroads
Website: Not listed
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