Eddie Paulette Hurt

Historical marker location:

1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Morgan State University, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Hillen Road, 0.2 miles south of East Cold Spring Lane, on the right when traveling north.)

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.