Ferry Point Road

Historical marker location:

440 Ferry Point Rd, Annapolis Overlook, Maryland

( Marker is on Ferry Point Road, 0.9 miles west of Spa Road (Maryland Route 387), on the left when traveling west.)

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.