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Concord to Fitchburg Railroad Map, 1846
Courtesy of The Library of Congress
Geography and Map Division

Travel with Henry's friend to Fitchburg.
You will be visiting several historic sites
in Concord before catching the train to
Fitchburg.

What was the name of the Railroad
between Concord and Fitchburg? What
is a check? Did the railroad make money?
Can you take the train today? How long
is the ride between Concord and Fitchburg?
Why was rail service important to these
communities in the 1800s? Print a copy
of the railroad map and paste it in your
journal.

Town History and Transportation

	Fitchburg Railroad 1845 - 1900 (Quicktime Movies)
	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Fitchburg Line
	Brief History of Fitchburg

Take the Train to Fitchburg