Perryville in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroad History
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2021
1. Railroad History Marker
Inscription.
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.
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Roundhouse Dr, Perryville MD 21903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2021
2. Railroad History Marker
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 234 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
