Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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1842
First balloon ascension in Wilkes-Barre. (June 18)

1843
First train of passenger-cars run on a railroad in Wyoming Valley. (May 23)

1846
Wyoming Monument dedicated, in the presence of the Governor of the Commonwealth and other distinguished visitors. (July 3)

The Wyoming Artillerists leave Wilkes-Barre for the seat of war. (The War with Mexico.) (December 7)

1849
Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association organized. (April 6)