Danville in Montour County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Iron Rails
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • Railroads & 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.
Also see . . . MarkerQuest - First Iron Rails. (Submitted on November 18, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
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 414 times since then and 29 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.