Historical Marker
My Ladys Manor
Historical marker location:
Monkton, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Manor Road and Hess Road, on the right when traveling north on Manor Road.)
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.