McKeldin Plaza

Historical marker location:

101 E Pratt St, Inner Harbor, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of East Pratt Street and Light Street (Maryland Route 2), on the right when traveling east on East Pratt 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.