What if a planned suburb could rise from the ashes of a horse racing estate? That’s the story of New Carrollton, Maryland. New Carrollton sits about 10 miles east of Washington, D.C. It was once part of the sprawling estate of horse racing figure, Edward L. Mahoney. After Mahoney’s death in 1957, developer Albert W. Turner envisioned a new community. He had the foresight to secure a city charter from the Maryland General Assembly four years earlier, in 1953. Originally, the town was simply named Carrollton, after Charles Carroll of Carrollton. This Charles Carroll was a Maryland settler, Continental Congress delegate, and the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. But there was a slight problem. Two other communities in Maryland already bore the name Carrollton. So, in 1966, residents voted to add “New” to their town’s name, solidifying its unique identity. New Carrollton has grown into a vibrant city with over 13,000 residents. New Carrollton boasts a location convenient to major highways like I-95 and I-495 (the Capital Beltway). It’s also well-connected by public transportation. The New Carrollton station just south of the city limits provides access to Amtrak, MARC commuter rail, and the Washington Metro’s Orange Line. From its horse-racing roots to a thriving suburb, New Carrollton stands as a testament to careful planning and community spirit.
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