Historical Marker
City Center
Historical marker location:
Inner Harbor, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of East Pratt Street and Light Street (Maryland Route 2), on the left when traveling east on East Pratt Street.)
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.