White Hall in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
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Railroad History Notes
The trail's railroad past remains evident in many of the fixtures and markers along the trail today. Railroad enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the historic Monkton Train Station, now a park visitor center and railroad museum. From 1898 until 1959 it operated as a passenger and freight station. The station fell into disrepair in 1959, but in 1980 the DNR began renovations, ultimately restoring the station to its present status at the heart of the rail trail.
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
The Northern Central Railroad began operation in 1832. The railroad was designed to service the growing Baltimore, York and Harrisburg industries. During the 140 years of operation, the NCR had 146 stops, 22 of which were in Maryland.
In 1984, the railroad was converted into the NCR trail under the supervision of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Over the past 20 years the trial has developed into a popular recreational destination due to the help of volunteers and from the greatest believer and advocate for the trail, Dr. Torrey C. Brown. In honor of Dr. Brown's overwhelming support for the trail it was renamed the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail in 2007.
Erected by Maryland Park Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 39° 37.337′ N, 76° 37.781′ W. Marker is in White Hall, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Wiseburg Road, 0.1 miles east of White Hall Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 Wiseburg Rd, White Hall MD 21161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. White Hall (a few steps from this marker); 509 Electrical Light Display Block Signal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flag (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (approx. 2 miles away); Parkton (approx. 2.1 miles away); Parkton, MD Track Chart (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (approx. 2.4 miles away); "The Batchelor Store" (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
