Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Silver Spring came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Silver Spring in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Silver Spring. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Silver Spring:
Services available in 1895: had a Railroad Station, a Express Office, no Post Office mentioned

Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Silver Spring. See our Misc Page for Silver Spring for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Silver Spring:

The following routes mentioned Silver Spring as a scheduled stop:

The Ambassador: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Ambassador (train schedule from 1948). The Ambassador travelled between Baltimore (MD) and Detroit (MI)

The Capitol Limited: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Capitol Limited (schedule from 1941). The Capitol Limited travelled between New York (IL) and Chicago (IL)

The Metropolitan: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Metropolitan (schedule from 1969). The Metropolitan travelled between Washington (DC) and Cincinnati (OH)

The National Limited: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct National Limited (schedule from 1941). The National Limited travelled between New York (NY) and Saint Louis (MO)

The Cincinnatian: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Cincinnatian #1 (schedule from 1947). The Cincinnatian travelled between Baltimore (MD) and Cincinnati (OH)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Silver Spring. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/