Historical Marker
Indian Rock
Historical marker location:
9103 Belair Road, Perry Hall, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Belair Road (U.S. 1) and Joppa Road (County Route 148), on the right when traveling north on Belair Road.)
Marker installed: 2009
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.