Maryland
Border state. 372 miles of railroad by 1865, 64% of them in service today; 2 supply sites; 6 events.
11 railroads · 2 supply sites · 6 events
Railroads
| Railroad | Miles in Maryland | Whole line | Gauge | Trains today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore and Ohio | 200 | 499 | 4 ft 8½ in | 69% |
| Baltimore and Port Deposit (Philly Wilmington Balti* | 38 | 38 | 4 ft 8½ in | 94% |
| Baltimore and Susquehanna | 34 | 34 | 4 ft 8½ in | 3% |
| Annapolis and Elk Ridge | 28 | 28 | 4 ft 8½ in | 36% |
| Wilmington and Susquehanna | 18 | 41 | 4 ft 8½ in | 100% |
| Maryland Mining Co | 12 | 12 | 4 ft 8½ in | 100% |
| Western Maryland | 11 | 11 | 4 ft 8½ in | 19% |
| Mount Savage | 9 | 9 | 4 ft 8½ in | 40% |
| Delaware, Newcastle and Frenchtown | 6 | 90 | 4 ft 8½ in | 100% |
| Franklin | 6 | 23 | 4 ft 8½ in | 100% |
| New Castle and Frenchtown | 6 | 24 | 4 ft 8½ in | 38% |
Supply sites
Events
- April 1861Maryland authorities destroy the rail bridges into BaltimoreBaltimore, Maryland
- April 25, 1861Butler opens the Annapolis rail route to WashingtonAnnapolis Junction, Maryland
- December 1861Jackson attacks Dam No. 5 on the C&O CanalDam No. 5, Potomac River, Maryland
- April 26, 1863Jones-Imboden raiders burn the B&O bridge at OaklandOakland, Maryland
- July 9, 1864Wallace holds the B&O bridge at Monocacy Junction for a dayMonocacy Junction, Maryland
- July 11, 1864Gilmor burns the PW&B bridge over the Gunpowder RiverMagnolia Station, Maryland