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Carrollton Viaduct

Carrollton Viaduct is a historic place in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71001032.

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, MarylandListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71001032★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Carrollton Viaduct?

The Carrollton Viaduct, spans the Gwynns Falls stream near Carroll Park in southwest Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is the first stone masonry bridge for railroad use in the United States and was built for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827. Construction began in 1828 and was completed in 1829. It remains the oldest such bridge still in service in the United States.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Carrollton Viaduct
City
Baltimore (Independent City)
County
Baltimore County
State
Maryland
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71001032
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.27538, -76.65498
When was Carrollton Viaduct listed on the National Register?

Carrollton Viaduct was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Carrollton Viaduct located?

Carrollton Viaduct is located in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland at approximately 39.27538, -76.65498. See the map above.

Is Carrollton Viaduct a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Carrollton Viaduct is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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