Private company

Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad

Planned Railroad

The Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad was a planned 34-mile railroad intended to connect eastern Maryland, the city of Baltimore, and the port at Drum Point, Maryland. Conceived in 1856 and chartered in 1868, the railroad began construction in 1873, but was halted a year later by the Panic of 1873.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad was a planned 34-mile railroad intended to connect eastern Maryland, the city of Baltimore, and the port at Drum Point, Maryland. Conceived in 1856 and chartered in 1868, the railroad began construction in 1873, but was halted a year later by the Panic of 1873.2

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