Monument Place

Historical marker location:

305 West Monument Street, Mount Vernon, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of West Monument Street and Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Monument Street.)

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.