Historical Marker
Keswick
Historical marker location:
702 W 40th St, Roland Park, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of West 40th Street and Keswick Road, on the right when traveling west on West 40th Street.)
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.