Which river did the B&O Railroad cross at Harpers Ferry?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Potomac River
Hudson River
Answer
The B&O Railroad crossed the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia), in order to continue westward through the Appalachian Mountains. This crossing was an important part of the railroad's expansion.
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