Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Ellicott City Station, 1831

The B&O Railroad Museum

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 3, 2018

1. Ellicott City Station, 1831 Marker

Inscription. The Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad's Ellicott City complex was the heart and soul of a bustling industrial and agricultural community once known as Ellicott’s Mills. The railroad built several structures on or near the site, including Oliver Viaduct and horse stables (1830); a turntable (1863); and a freight house (1885).

The main building was the original terminus of the first 13 miles of commercial rail operated in the United States and it is the oldest surviving railroad station in America. It served as a freight and produce depot until passenger facilities were added in 1856-1857. The B&O ceased passenger service to Ellicott City in 1949 and freight service in 1972; however, modern freight trains still pass through Ellicott City. Today the complex operates as a museum interpreting the history of the depot and the lives of people who lived, worked and traveled through its historic walls.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 16.03′ N, 76° 47.696′ W. Marker

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was in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It could be reached from Maryland Avenue. Marker is on the platform at the B&O Railroad Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Freight House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Turntable & Track (a few steps from this marker); To Preserve the Union (within shouting distance of this marker); B&O Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Roads versus Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patapsco Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike Milestone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Turntable & Track (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Phoenix Emporium (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Road Versus Rails (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named B&O Railroad Station

Ellicott City Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

2. Ellicott City Station

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

3. The Cupola

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.