Over two hundred years ago, Corry was a swampy valley with three creeks going through it. The town was founded in the mid-19th century, and the arrival of the railroad in 1867 was soon to be found as a huge step for the community.The Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, which became part of the Erie Railroad connected Corry to bigger cities and markets. This made it easier for the people to trade and brought tin business and residents.

As the railroad got more popular, Corry became known for making stuff related to trains. The town’s location was perfect for shipping goods, which also helped local businesses do well. This boosted many other industries as well, such as lumber and farming because they could easily transport their products. With all the growth, more people moved to Corry, and the town started to build more infrastructure, which made it a more lively place.

Things changed for the railroad in the later part of the 20th century. Cars and planes became more popular which made it competition for the railroad. Even though the railroad isn’t as dominate anymore, its impact is still left in Corry today. You can see reminders such as the big mural on Center St that show the importance of the railroad and how it shaped our community.