Carrollton Viaduct, Baltimore

Name: Carrollton Viaduct
Address: Baltimore, United States

#227 among attractions in Baltimore

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Facts and practical information

The Carrollton Viaduct, located over the Gwynns Falls stream near Carroll Park in southwest Baltimore, Maryland, is the first stone masonry bridge built for railroad use in the United States for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded 1827, with construction beginning the following year and completed 1829. The bridge is named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, of Maryland, known for being the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, the only Roman Catholic in the Second Continental Congress, and wealthiest man in the Thirteen Colonies of the time of the American Revolutionary War. ()

Opened: 1829 (195 years ago)Length: 312 ftHeight: 65 ftCoordinates: 39°16'31"N, 76°39'18"W

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Southern Baltimore (Carroll Camden)Baltimore United States

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Day trips

Carrollton Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gwynns Falls Trail, Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, Mount Clare, Carroll Park.

0.5 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Gwynns Falls Trail, Baltimore
12 min walk • The Gwynns Falls Trail is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts nestled within the urban landscape of Baltimore, United States. This scenic hiking trail offers a peaceful retreat from city life, stretching for approximately 15 miles through various parks...
1.6 miNE
Preserved historic site with exhibits
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, Baltimore
41 min walk • The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum is a historic site nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, celebrating one of the most influential literary figures of the 19th century. This modest row house, where Poe lived from 1833 to 1835, is where the renowned...
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Clare, Baltimore
18 min walk • Mount Clare, also known as Mount Clare Mansion and generally known today as the Mount Clare Museum House, is the oldest Colonial-era structure in the City of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. The Georgian style of architecture plantation house exhibits a somewhat altered five-part plan.
0.8 miE
Park, Field, View point
Carroll Park, Baltimore
20 min walk • Carroll Park is a nearly 117-acre public park located in the historic Washington Village-Pigtown neighborhood in southwestern Baltimore, Maryland.
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Market
Hollins Market, Baltimore
29 min walk • Hollins Market is the name of the oldest existing public market building in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. It is a contributing property to the Union Square-Hollins Market Historic District.
1.4 miSE
Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Baltimore
36 min walk • Mount Auburn Cemetery is a historic African American cemetery and national historic district in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Overlooking the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River to the east, Baltimore's Downtown to the north and railroad tracks to the south, Mt. Auburn Cemetery is surrounded by the Cherry Hill, Westport, Mt.
1.4 miNE
Museum
B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore
36 min walk • The B&O Railroad Museum is a museum exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company originally opened the museum on July 4, 1953 with the name of the Baltimore & Ohio Transportation Museum.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore
19 min walk • Mount Olivet Cemetery in western Baltimore, Maryland is a historic burial ground dating back into the middle 1800s, known as "The Resting Place of Methodist Bishops." Methodist Episcopal Church Bishops Francis Asbury, John Emory, Enoch George, and Beverly Waugh are all buried...
1.1 miW
Cemetery
Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore
29 min walk • Loudon Park National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 5.2 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 7,138 interments.
1.1 miNE
Museum
H. L. Mencken House, Baltimore
28 min walk • The H. L. Mencken House was the home of Baltimore Sun journalist and author Henry Louis Mencken, who lived here from 1883 until his death in 1956. The Italianate brick row house at 1524 Hollins Street in Baltimore was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
1.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Luke's Church, Baltimore
36 min walk • St. Luke's Church, is a historic Episcopal church located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is a Gothic Revival-style church that follows the dictates of the Ecclesiological Society reflecting English medieval building principles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carrollton Viaduct?

Nearby attractions include Gwynns Falls, Baltimore (11 min walk), Carrollton Ridge, Baltimore (16 min walk), Mount Clare, Baltimore (18 min walk), Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore (19 min walk).

How to get to Carrollton Viaduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carrollton Viaduct:

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Mount Clare Street • Lines: Orange (33 min walk)
Hollins Market • Lines: Orange (36 min walk)