Near Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad

1832–1853

Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 6, 2007

1. New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Marker

Inscription. One of the earliest in the United States, the line ran from New Castle on the Delaware River, crossed the highway here, and extended to Frenchtown on the Elk River 1½ miles west of this point.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 39° 34.402′ N, 75° 48.965′ W. Marker is near Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is at the intersection of Augustine Herman Highway (Maryland Route 213) and Lewis Shore Road, on the right when traveling south on Augustine Herman Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkton MD 21921, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Frenchtown (approx. 0.7 miles away); Maryland Bicentennial Tree (approx. 1.8 miles away); Spirited Rebuff (approx. 2 miles away); Stone House (approx. 2 miles away); Strong Defense (approx. 2 miles away); Revolutionary War (approx. 2 miles away); Native Americans in the 1600's (approx. 2 miles away); Hollingsworth House (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkton.

Regarding New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad. An original

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train station can be seen in New Castle, Delaware in the town park.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Miller, February 15, 2012

2. New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Arch

Sign located on W. Lewis Shore Rd., about 800 ft. west of the highway marker on Route 213.

Photographed By John Miller, February 15, 2012

3. New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Arch

View of the arch from south of W. Lewis Shore Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,933 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2012, by John Miller of Rising Sun, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.