Civil War | Historic Site

Thomas Viaduct

Maryland

Levering Avenue
Elkridge, MD 21075
United States

Website

http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=127

Built in 1835, this bridge was part of the main railroad between Baltimore and Washington, which allowed boat and rail transport to move troops and supplies during the Civil War. It is the oldes multi-arched curved bridge in the world and is till in use. For more information on the Thomas Viaduct, please visit the library at the Elkridge Heritage Society, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD 21075; (410) 796-3282.

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