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Thaddeus Stevens blue plaque

Fairfield, PA, United States

Tapeworm Railroad. 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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