Westward Expansion

Historical marker location:

Druid Hill Park, Maryland

( Marker is on Safari Place, 0.1 miles north of Beechwood Drive, on the right 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.