Early Telegraph
First commercial telegraph line in the U.S. ran along this railroad right-of-way. Completed from Lancaster to Harrisburg, 1845. The first message, "Why don't you write, you rascals?", was received, Jan. 8, 1846.
Marker is on W. Main St. PA 230 ½ mile west of Snyder Road, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
