Photos: iPhone Launch Events Across the United States

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While the masses swarmed Fifth Ave in New York, the iPhone's true success will be decided by the rest of America. Whether in rural Virginia, central Pennsylvania, small-town Indiana or sunny southern California, crowds turned out to be the first to own Apple's new device. Scroll down for some pictures from iPhone launches across the country.

Apple employee demos the iPhone to those waiting in line in Towson, Maryland

Line to Apple Store circles Towson Town Center

Shall I spend the $500?

Local news visited the Towson Apple Store

The line in Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach resident offers to sell her spot in line - for $800

Balloons adorn inside of Huntington Beach AT&T Store

Waiting for hours in Ashburn, Virginia - but no iPhones would reach them

The lucky few in Ashburn, Virginia, where only 14 iPhones were sold

Line forms in Reading, Pennsylvania

It wasn't long until the Reading line doubled

Flagship Apple Store in Tysons Corner serves up hundreds of iPhones

Waiting in San Diego, California

Famous 1990's rapper Biz Markie gets his iPhone in San Diego

iPhone lines formed even in Columbus, Indiana

Staking out an iPhone at dawn in Indianapolis