Historical Marker
Archaeological Remains
Historical marker location:
1417 Thames Street, Fells Point, Maryland
( Marker is on Thames Street.)
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park. A Living Classroom.
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.