Patterson Park

Historical marker location:

27 S Patterson Park Ave, Patterson Park, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of South Patterson Park Avenue and East Lombard Street, on the right when traveling south on South Patterson Park Avenue.)

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.