Orchard

Historical marker location:

Johns Hopkins Homewood, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from North Charles Street (Maryland Route 139) 0.1 miles north of East Gate, on the left when traveling north.)

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.