Gwynns Falls Trail

Historical marker location:

5115 Park and Ride, Franklintown, Maryland

( Marker is on I-70 Park and Ride off Security Blvd..)

Blocking the Interstate.

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.