Cherry Hill

Historical marker location:

3131 S Hanover St, Middle Branch/Reedbird Parks, Maryland

( Marker is on South Hanover Street (Maryland Route 2), on the right when traveling north.)

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.