Historical Marker
Courting Justice
Historical marker location:
Upton, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Division Street and West Lanvale Street on Division Street.)
Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Trail.
Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.