oct 7, 1826 - The Granite Railway begins its operations
Description:
Often considered the first commercial railroad in the U.S., the Granite Railway in Massachusetts begins its operations in late 1826. It is the first among many railroads that would appear across the country in the late-1820s and the early 1830s.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 7, 1826
Now
~ 199 years ago