3rd Marine Division Association Memorial

Historical marker location:

5501 Frederick Ave, Catonsville, Maryland

( Memorial is at the intersection of Rostrom Drive West and Outer Drive, on the left when traveling west on Rostrom Drive West.)

Marker installed: 1996

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.