Philip Evan Thomas | |
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| Born | November 11, 1776 Colesville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1861 (aged 84) |
| Monuments | Thomas Viaduct |
| Occupation(s) | Railroad executive, banker, businessman |
| Years active | 1800-1836 |
| Known for | First president of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad |
| Spouse | Elizabeth George |
| Parent(s) | Evan Thomas, Rachel Hopkins |
Philip Evan Thomas (November 11, 1776 – September 1, 1861)[1] was the first president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) from 1827 to 1836. He has been referred to as "The Father of American Railways".[2][3] The Thomas Viaduct bridge in Relay, Maryland, was named after him.[4]
- ^ "(untitled obituary)". The Daily Exchange. Baltimore. September 3, 1861. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bayley (2003), p. 58.
- ^ Howard (1873), p. 570.
- ^ Maryland Historical Society; Maryland Humanities Council; Enoch Pratt Free Library; Maryland State Department of Education. "Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, Jr. (1806-1878)". Maryland Online Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on July 19, 2008.
