1826
200th anniversary
Opening
The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U
The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway
October 7, 1826
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The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.
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The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.
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- Date
- October 7, 1826
- Event Type
- Opening
- Years Ago
- 200
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