Historical Marker

The First Iron Rails

US 40 Alt. (south side), 0.1 mile east of Old Mt. Savage Road · Cumberland · Allegany

Maryland marker

Inscription

The First Iron Rails Made in the United States were manufactured in 1844 at Mount Savage. Before that time all iron rails were imported from England. State Roads Commission

Location

AddressUS 40 Alt. (south side), 0.1 mile east of Old Mt. Savage Road
CityCumberland
CountyAllegany
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.670000, -78.791667

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