National Register of Historic Places
Ellicott City Station
Ellicott City Station is a historic place in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000025.
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Ellicott City Station
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About this place
What is Ellicott City Station?
The Baltimore and Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum in Ellicott City, Maryland, is the oldest remaining passenger railway station in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. It was built in 1830 as the terminus of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line from Baltimore to the town then called Ellicott's Mills, and a facility to service steam locomotives at the end of the 13-mile (21 km) run. The station, a National Historic Landmark, is now used as a museum.
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Listing details
- Name
- Ellicott City Station
- City
- Ellicott City
- County
- Howard County
- State
- Maryland
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000025
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.26743, -76.79497
When was Ellicott City Station listed on the National Register?
Ellicott City Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Ellicott City Station located?
Ellicott City Station is located in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland at approximately 39.26743, -76.79497. See the map above.
Is Ellicott City Station a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Ellicott City Station is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.