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Thomas Viaduct Obelisk

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5169B Gundrys Ln, Baltimore, MD 21227, United StatesMap
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  • 703BillB703
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    History still in use

    We caught a glimpse of the Thomas Viaduct from the highway, and decided to explore. The 1835 historical train crossing over the Patapsco Valley can be well viewed just beyond the ranger's station with...

    Reviewed on Sep 24, 2021
  • Thomas-GenevieveH
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    Epic scenery & destination for walk / run

    We struck out for a run at first light (06:50) in late December from the trail head at the intersection of Ilchester Road and River Road. The fully paved 2.5 mile trail (5.0 mile round trip) leads ea...

    Reviewed on Dec 29, 2019
  • Janis A G
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    Fascinating historic engineering feat

    Hard to believe this is over 150 years old and was done primariiy with hand labor. So well engineered that it is still in regular use! Saw it a couple of years ago when they had a major event to reme...

    Reviewed on Jun 1, 2019
  • Fran H
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    Great history but you can't legally get to it anymore

    There is no doubt that this is one of the most important transportation historic sites in the world. But it is now very difficult to be able to enjoy it legally. On the Baltimore County side of the ...

    Reviewed on Jun 16, 2018
  • James I
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    Mr.

    If you are a fan of history this is a gem of a spot, America's first railroad track, oldest longest curving stone arch bridge in the usa.

    Reviewed on May 18, 2017

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