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Tapeworm Railroad

Adams County · dedicated 1967 · Fairfield Rd. (PA 116) & Iron Springs Rd. (SR 3014), SW of Fairfield

Begun in 1836 by the State of Pennsylvania, largely through the efforts of Thaddeus Stevens. The meandering railroad''s nickname was provided by its opponents. It was put up for sale in 1842. Just west of here stands its granite stone viaduct.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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