Gwynns Falls Trail

Historical marker location:

126 W Henrietta St, Sharp-Leadenhall, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of West Henrietta Street and South Sharp Street, on the right when traveling south on West Henrietta Street.)

Solo Gibbs Park at Henrietta 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.