Pigtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
B&O Railroad Museum
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 29, 2019
National Railway Historical Society
honors the
B&O Railroad Museum
on the 175th anniversary of beginning
construction of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
on July 4, 1828
The museum is commended in its efforts to protect and restore historic artifacts including the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse damaged by winter storms in February 2003
Erected 2003 by National Railway Historical Society, Historic Plaque Committee.
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 date for this entry is July 4, 1828.
Location. 39° 17.126′ N, 76° 37.998′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Pigtown. Marker can be reached from West Pratt Street east of South Schroeder Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore MD 21223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Line Electrification of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) 1895 (here, next to this marker); CSX Corporation (here, next to this marker); Connectivity: Street Art at the Intersection of Rail, Community, & Identity (here, next to this marker); Luther G. Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Pullman Troop Sleeper No. 7437 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Relay Station and Hotel (about 300 feet away); First Stone of the Balt. & Ohio Rail Road (about 300 feet away); Mount Clare Shops (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 29, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.