Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to The Thurmont Trolley Trail!

— Thurmont —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2026

1. Welcome to The Thurmont Trolley Trail! Marker

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Thurmont is located at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. The town is ideally located 15 miles south of Gettysburg, PA, 15 miles north of Frederick, MD and approximately 60 miles from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

The town of Thurmont was established in 1751 and is known as the "Gateway to the Mountains" offering a wealth of scenery, historic covered bridges, wildlife, historic buildings, hiking trails, scenic drives, camping, fishing, and biking all for visitors to explore when visiting. For a taste of Thurmont, there are several orchards, wineries, and delicious locally owned restaurants.

In 2004, the Thurmont Lions Club decided to celebrate their 75th anniversary by refurbishing the Trolley Trail. For the 85th anniversary of the Thurmont Lions Club, they would create the beautiful "Murals on Main Street" on the former Trolley Substation (across the street from the Trolley Trail). The Murals on Main Street are the work of local artist Yemi Fagbohun.

Funding for the Thurmont Lions Club project for refurbishing the Trolley Trail and Murals on Main Street was a collaboration by the Thurmont Lions Club,

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grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Maryland DNR Program Open Space, Acacia Masonic Lodge #155, area businesses, and Thurmont residents.

Erected by Thurmont Lions Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.

Location. 39° 37.355′ N, 77° 24.518′ W. Marker is in Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is on Thurmont Trolley Trail south of East Main Street (Maryland Route 77/550), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 E Main St, Thurmont MD 21788, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2026

2. Welcome to The Thurmont Trolley Trail! Marker

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of the Trolley Trail (here, next to this marker); A Walk Along the Trolley Trail (here, next to this marker); Thurmont Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurmont Attractions (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurmont Rail History — The End of an Era (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Buildings—Past and Present (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thurmont (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thurmont.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.