Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

Historical marker location:

216 Emory St, Ridgely's Delight, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Emory Street and Dover Street, on the right when traveling south on Emory Street.)

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.