Phoenix

Historical marker location:

Cockeysville, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Phoenix Road, 1 mile north of Paper Mill Road (Maryland Route 145), 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.