Beyond the Bridge

Historical marker location:

6 Dock Street, Annapolis, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Dock Street and Craig Street on Dock Street.)

City Dock. The Neighborhood of Eastport.

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.