Maryland Sons Monument

Historical marker location:

3445 Frederick Avenue, Irvington, Maryland

( Memorial can be reached from Frederick Avenue (Maryland Route 144) west of McCurley Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1885

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.