The First Iron Rails
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member robert
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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.
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County (required): Allegany County

Location (required): Eastbound Rte. 40 at junction of Rte. 36

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