Memorial

Historical marker location:

Oldtown, Maryland

( Memorial is at the intersection of Oldtown Cemetery Road and Opessa Street, on the right when traveling south on Oldtown Cemetery Road.)

Marker installed: 1989

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.