First Dental College

Historical marker location:

620 W Lexington St, University of Maryland, Maryland

( Marker is on West Baltimore Street, on the left 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.