Historical Marker

Old Town

Historical marker location:
Oldtown, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Oldtown Road (Maryland Route 51) and Opessa Street, on the right when traveling east on Oldtown Road.)

(King Opessa’s Town).

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.
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