Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Train Stations of Newark
Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail
⇒ The rail line between Newark and Pomeroy included 65 bridges. It follows the bank of the White Clay Creek crossing and re-crossing the creek and surrounding wetlands.
⇒ The 3.87 mile segment from the Delaware state line to Newark was abandoned in 1939.
⇒ During its busiest years, commodities such as fuel oil, coal and wood pulp were delivered to Newark. Paper, canned goods, fiber, clay and other less abundant products were shipped out of Newark.
⇒ The passenger car for the rail line was fondly known as "The Pumpsie Doodle".
⇒ Passenger service was discontinued in 1928.
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The Pennsylvania, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad established service through Newark in 1837, constructing tracks about a mile south of town. The train station (located on South College Avenue) was built in 1877 to serve passengers along this line.
In 1886, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad laid tracks through Newark. This station (located on Elkton Road) was built soon after to provide passenger services. This line still
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Newark Center Station served passengers along the Pomeroy and Newark Railroad. This station was located on Main Street, where you are currently standing. It stood as the southern terminus of the Pomeroy and Newark Line. Photo circa 1900.
Erected by City of Newark; Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Delaware State Parks; Pennoni Associates Inc.; Merit Construction Engineers, Inc.; Delaware Department of Transportation; U.S. Department of Transportation; University of Delaware; University Courtyard; DART.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1873.
Location. 39° 41.031′ N, 75° 44.662′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of Newark and Pomeroy Rail Trail and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Newark and Pomeroy Rail Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Newark and Pomeroy Rail Trail, Newark DE 19711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John the Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hiram Lodge No. 25
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
