Severn in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
W B & A Electric Railroad
1908-1935
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Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 7, 2024
1. W B & A Electric Railroad Marker
WB&A Road was constructed on the right-of-way of the main line of the Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railroad. Using the most advanced technology of the time, the high-speed line provided passenger and freight service between Baltimore and Washington with two branches serving Annaplis. It was instrumental in the opening of Camp Meade and transported troops during World War I.
Erected 2010 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list.
Location. 39° 8.088′ N, 76° 40.35′ W. Marker is in Severn, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is at the intersection of WB&A Road and Donaldson Avenue (Maryland Route 174), on the right when traveling north on WB&A Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 640 Donaldson Ave, Severn MD 21144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Maryland’s Baltimore Metro Region. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Queenstown Rosenwald School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by F. Robby, July 22, 2010
2. W B & A Electric Railroad Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, July 22, 2010
3. W B & A Electric Railroad Marker
Looking north up WB&A Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2010, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,302 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2010, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
