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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Norfolk Southern announced Thursday that three Cumberland County roads will be temporarily closed next week while crews perform railroad work. The railroad will close Winding Hill ...

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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