One of the pioneer railroads in the United States was chartered on April 2, 1831, known as the Cumberland Valley Railroad. After a few challenges, the charter had expired and had to be renewed on ...

UPDATE: The railroad crossing in Lower Allen Township has reopened, according to Cumberland County dispatch. LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Officials are at the scene of a disabled train in ...

The Cumberland Valley Railroad (CVRR), chartered in 1831, underwent several route and charter revisions. The CVRR built three bridges at Scotland over the Conococheague Creek: a wooden bridge ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. CUMBERLAND — About 60 residents packed Town Hall Council Chambers Monday to ...

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — At the intersection of N. Market Street and Strawberry Alley in Mechanicsburg is a state historical marker for the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Starting in the 1830s, the ...

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — Three days after several train cars came off the tracks in Cumberland, the railroad is officially back in service. ALSO READ: Cleanup continues after train derails in ...

VINELAND – There’s a small church in Cumberland County that played a large role in South Jersey’s efforts to help runaway slaves seek their freedom. The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in ...

BRIDGETON - Cumberland County officials are considering a new use for the county's many abandoned railroad right-of-ways. County Planning Director Bob Brewer said Wednesday that the county plans to ...

INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL STATE POLICE IN LYKENS AT 717-362-8700. TOMORROW RAILROAD WORK WILL BEGIN IN MOUNTY HOLLY SPRINGS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY... SHUTTING DOWN A ROAD AND LEADING TO A MILES LONG ...

In 1839, James J. Kennedy moved his family from Warren County, New Jersey, to Chambersburg. Kennedy was a farmer and had purchased the property of Dunlop South of Chambersburg. The area was later ...

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