The First Iron Rails
Posted by: trainbug
N 39° 40.184 W 078° 47.513
17S E 689397 N 4393432
The First Iron Rails made in the United States were manufactured in 1844 at Mount Savage.
Waymark Code: WMGX7
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2006
Views: 27
The First Iron Rails made in the United States were manufactured in 1844 at Mount Savage. Before that time all iron rails were imported from England.
State Roads Commission
County (required): Allegany County
Location (required): Eastbound Rte. 40 at junction of Rte. 36
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
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