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The 1851-1857 Duval print identifies Shamokin on the Philadelphia and Sunbury Railroad. The 1913 Sanborn map set records rail and industrial footprints in the developed town. The early print shows railroad infrastructure alongside coal activity without supplying later production totals.

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1905 view of a Shamokin street with railroad tracks running through the scene
Shamokin street and railroad tracks in 1905A 1905 view of a Shamokin street and railroad tracks.Image date: 1905

Introduction

The 1851-1857 Duval print identifies Shamokin on the Philadelphia and Sunbury Railroad.

Chronology

The 1913 Sanborn map set records rail and industrial footprints in the developed town.

Context

The early print shows railroad infrastructure alongside coal activity without supplying later production totals.

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Polished brass propeller from the Tug Shamokin
Polished brass propeller from the Tug ShamokinPolished brass propeller from the Tug ShamokinImage date: 2026-06-10
Tug Shamokin history plaque beside the preserved propeller
Tug Shamokin history plaque beside the preserved propellerTug Shamokin history plaque beside the preserved propellerImage date: 2026-06-10
Historic Shamokin street scene with streetcar No. 6 on tracks
Shamokin streetcar on city tracksHistoric street view of a Shamokin streetcar marked No. 6.Image date unknown
Historic Shamokin station scene with a train, depot, and bus
Shamokin station with train and busHistoric view of the Shamokin station area with passenger rail equipment and a bus visible beside the depot.Image date unknown