Perryville in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroad History
In the early 1900's this site was the location of a large railroad freight yard with roundhouse. It was an important transportation hub, linking East-West rail lines with North-South lines. It was the largest business enterprise in the Town of Perryville and a dynamic engine of economic growth. Eventually the steam engines were replaced with diesel and electric locomotives and the freight yard rail lines were removed in the mid 1980's. The 1918 keystone was salvaged during demolition of the roundhouse building and all that's left of a very important piece of the railroad and Perryville's history.Erected by State of Maryland Capital Grant 18-224.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 39° 33.535′ N, 76° 4.709′ W. Marker is in Perryville, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Roundhouse Drive just south of Smith Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revered Son (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perryville (about 600 feet away); Historic Rodgers Tavern (about 700 feet away); Rodgers Tavern (about 700 feet away); Old Post Road - Lower Susquehanna Ferry - Rodgers' Tavern (about 700 feet away); Count de Rochambeau’s Troops (approx. 0.2 miles away); The War Effort at Home: Perry Point Ammonium Nitrate Plant (approx. 0.4 miles away); A New Town along the Susquehanna (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
