Lifeboat Number 2

Historical marker location:

Pier 13, 4601 Newgate Ave., Canton Industrial Area, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Newgate Ave, 0.4 miles east of Keith Ave., on the left when traveling east.)

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.