Transportation in the 1800's

First of transportation

Dec 12, 1794

Lancaster Turnpike opened, the first ever toll road. It was in 1794 when he opened the road.

Robert Fulton

Dec 12, 1807

Demonstrates the practiability of steamboats. Was the first one to execute his idea of steamboats.

Railroad era begins

Dec 12, 1830

Peter coopers railroad steam engine, the tom thumb, run for 13 miles. This was the beginning of the rairoad era.

Big Movement

Dec 12, 1840

3,000 miles of rairoad was construsted. This is a big movement in the railroad era.

Railroad Era in full Steam

Dec 12, 1855

Major rail trunk lines from eastern cities cross the Appalachian Mountains; steam and clipper ships improve overseas transportation