Tacony in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kensington and Tacony Railroad
This trail follows part of the old Kensington and Tacony rail line. Incorporated in 1886, the K&T and other nearby lines served industries along the riverfront for more than a century. After this line was abandoned, local groups began to rally support for converting the rail bed into a greenway trail.
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This area began to grow after Philadelphia businessman William H. Gratzmer secured a charter to bring the first railroad here in 1846.
In 2005, the City of Philadelphia purchased the abandoned rail line and trail construction began with the assistance of the Delaware River City Corporation.
Erected by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Delaware River City Corp.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 40° 0.87′ N, 75° 2.769′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Tacony. It is on K&T Trail east of Levick Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5202 Levick Street, Philadelphia PA 19135, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
