What is the nickname of Odenton, Maryland?
The nickname of Odenton, Maryland is “The Town A Railroad Built” by Catherine L. O’Malley http://www.ovfc28.org/history.php was formed in 1868 with the construction of the Baltimore and Potomac Rail RoadBaltimore Potomac (B & P) Railroad connecting Baltimore and Washington, D. C.. Where the B&P crossed the Annapolis and Elkridge (A&E) Railroad, a train station and post office were established and named for Oden Bowie, President of the B&P. This line was later absorbed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and is presently used by Amtrak and MARC Train. In 1908, the Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railway was constructed east of the B&P line and crossed the A&E near the present day intersection of MD170 and MD175 at what became known as Naval Academy Junction. Source: http://en.wikipedia.
