Howard County Government
The Baltimore and Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is recognized as the oldest surviving railroad station in the United States, built in 1831. Originally serving as a freight depot, it became a passenger station in 1857 and played a significant role in the history of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which was the first common carrier railroad in the nation.
Today, the museum showcases the historical significance of the railroad, featuring exhibits on the early steam locomotives and the development of rail travel. Visitors can explore two levels of the museum, which include various historical offices and a model depicting the first 13 miles of the railroad from Baltimore to Ellicott City.
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