Derwood Station

“Oh no! I slept through my stop!” is the reaction most people have when arriving at Shady Grove. However, back in the late 19th century, Shady Grove’s home of Derwood, Maryland was a hub of the B&O railroad. Opened in 1889, Derwood Station (located at the intersection of Indianola and 355) was not only a commuter stop on the B&O but also a freight and baggage station and an office for handling agricultural and dairy products. The town of Derwood saw huge growth into the 20th century until Derwood station was set ablaze due to a fire at the nearby Schwartz’s flour mill in 1954. Sadly, the station was never rebuilt.