"Tapeworm Railroad"

"Tapeworm Railroad" (HM6XD)

Location: Fairfield, PA 17320 Adams County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 46.88', W 77° 22.693'

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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.
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HM NumberHM6XD
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Year Placed1967
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 11:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 296339 N 4406193
Decimal Degrees39.78133333, -77.37821667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 46.88', W 77° 22.693'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 46' 52.80" N, 77° 22' 41.58" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 4877-4899 PA-116, Fairfield PA 17320, US
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