Commodore John Barry

Historical marker location:

69 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Prince George Street east of Craig Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Annapolis Charter 300 1708-2008. Commemorating the 1708 Royal Charter under Queen Anne to the City of Annapolis.

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.