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Barnesville (Sellman’s Depot) B&O Train Station
Barnesville (Sellman’s Depot) B&O Train Station
Constructed circa 1873, the station house at Barnesville was referred to as "Sellman’s Depot," for William O. Sellman, owner of the land on which the station was built. Having fallen into disrepair by the mid-20th-century, this building was demolished in the 1950s and for many years no shelter existed at the Barnesville stop.
Constructed circa 1873, the station house at Barnesville was referred to as "Sellman’s Depot," for William O. Sellman, owner of the land on which the station was built. Having fallen into disrepair by the mid-20th-century, this building was demolished in the 1950s and for many years no shelter existed at the Barnesville stop.
Then in 1977, a brick metering station once owned by the Washington Gas Light Company was moved from Rockville to the site of the former Barnesville station, where it stands in as a replacement in nearly the same spot.
Then in 1977, a brick metering station once owned by the Washington Gas Light Company was moved from Rockville to the site of the former Barnesville station, where it stands in as a replacement in nearly the same spot.
Sellman's Depot, later Barnesville Station, 1912
The Washington Gas Light Company metering station, located today on the site of the former train station. Google Map Link
Clarksburg Main Road
Clarksburg Main Road
Still retaining many of its 19th century structures, Clarksburg is among Montgomery County’s earliest, most intact historic towns. The Clarksburg Road was used as the stagecoach line from Frederick to Georgetown and it remains as the present main street through Clarksburg. Established April 1, 1800, this was the location of the first post office in Clarksburg, the second oldest in Montgomery County.
Still retaining many of its 19th century structures, Clarksburg is among Montgomery County’s earliest, most intact historic towns. The Clarksburg Road was used as the stagecoach line from Frederick to Georgetown and it remains as the present main street through Clarksburg. Established April 1, 1800, this was the location of the first post office in Clarksburg, the second oldest in Montgomery County.
Main Street in 1913 (looking west), where Clarksburg Road (to Boyds) met Frederick Road (Route 355).
The same intersection today. The white frame building in the foreground is still standing 110 years later-- you can see the side of the porch awning in both images. Google Map Link
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