Henry Hikes to Fitchburrg Activity
Click on the map to see a larger image 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