Parkton in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
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 46 stops, 22 of which were in Maryland.
In 1984, the railroad was converted into the NCR trail under the supervision of the NCR trail under the supervision of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Over the past 20 years the trail has developed into a popular recreational destination due to the help of volunteers 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 Department of Natural
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 39° 38.771′ N, 76° 39.707′ W. Marker is in Parkton, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is at the intersection of Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail and Dairy Road, on the right when traveling north on Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkton MD 21120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parkton, MD Track Chart (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parkton (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Virginia Hall (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gold Star Families (approx. 1.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Flag (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bentley Springs (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkton.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
