Bell Tower

Historical marker location:

24 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Maryland

( Marker is on Bedford Street west of North Centre Street, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1976

Maryland was home to one of the first railroads in the United States: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which was founded in 1827, was one of the first railroads in the United States. It played a crucial role in the transportation of goods and people, and helped make Baltimore an important hub for commerce and industry.