Bentley Springs

Historical marker location:

Bentley Springs, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Bentley Road, 0.8 miles east of Kauffman Road, 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.