Baltimore Slave Trade

Historical marker location:

815 E Pratt St, Jonestown, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of East Pratt Street and President Street, on the left when traveling east on East Pratt Street.)

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.