Which state did the B&O Railroad reach in 1857?
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Virginia
Answer
The B&O Railroad reached Parkersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia) in 1857, expanding its network further westward. This expansion allowed the railroad to serve more states and communities.
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