mason and dixon's line

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Noun mason and dixon's line has 1 sense

Mason-Dixon Line, Mason and Dixon Line, Mason and Dixon's Line - the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania; symbolic dividing line between North and South before the Civil War
--₁ is a kind of state line, state boundary

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Mason and Dixon's Line

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Mason and Dixon's Line refers to a demarcation line originally surveyed and marked by British astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in the mid-18th century. The line served as a boundary between the American colonies of Pennsylvania and Maryland (and later Delaware). It is considered a significant historical and cultural landmark.

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The Mason and Dixon's Line was crucial in resolving border disputes between Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Tourists often visit the Mason and Dixon's Line to witness the historic boundary firsthand.
The establishment of Mason and Dixon's Line played a vital role in defining state borders.

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