Historical Marker
In Memory Of
Historical marker location:
14706 Smith Hill Road, Midland, Maryland
( Memorial is on Broadway Street just north of New Georges Creek Road Southwest (Maryland Route 36), on the right when traveling north.)
Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.