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Erie Gauge War
DateDecember 7, 1853 - February 1, 1854
LocationPennsylvania, United States
Also known asErie Railroad War

The Erie Gauge War (sometimes called the Erie Railroad War) was a conflict between the citizens of Erie, Pennsylvania, and two railroad companies over the standardization of the track gauge between Erie and the New York border. It started on December 7, 1853, and ended on February 1, 1854.

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