Historical Marker
Old East Baltimore
Historical marker location:
1238 Greenmount Avenue, Johnston Square, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Greenmount Avenue and East Prston Street on Greenmount Avenue.)
From Country Estates to City Living.
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.