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Danville in Montour County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

First Iron Rails

 
 
First Iron Rails Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Laura Klotz, July 21, 2022
1. First Iron Rails Marker
Inscription. The first rolling mill built to make the iron T railroad rails was nearby. T rails were first rolled Oct. 8, 1845. The first 30 foot rails made on order in the U.S. were rolled here in 1859 for the Sunbury and Erie railroad.
 
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor UnionsRailroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
 
Location. 40° 57.881′ N, 76° 37.109′ W. Marker is in Danville, Pennsylvania, in Montour County. Marker is on Northumberland Street (US 11). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville PA 17821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Sholes (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The North Branch Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Manse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Montour County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of First Iron "T" Rail in America (approx. 0.3 miles away); Montour County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
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Also see . . .  MarkerQuest - First Iron Rails. (Submitted on November 18, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
 
First Iron Rails Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 11, 2015
2. First Iron Rails Marker
First Iron Rails Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 11, 2015
3. First Iron Rails Marker
Danville-First Iron Rails Mural image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 11, 2015
4. Danville-First Iron Rails Mural
The building is located on Walnut Street at Mill Street, Danville PA
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.   2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.   4. submitted on October 21, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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