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. 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. It 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,

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Perryville MD 21903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore,

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Perryville (within shouting distance of this marker); Perryville Railroad Ferry & Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revered Son (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Perryville (about 600 feet away); Old Post Road (about 600 feet away); Historic Rodgers Tavern (about 700 feet away); Geo Washington Traveled This Road (about 700 feet away); Rodgers Tavern (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.

Another marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2021

2. Railroad History Marker

is no longer nearby. Perryville (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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 717 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.