Historical Marker
The Latrobe Building
Historical marker location:
2 East Read Street, Mount Vernon, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of East Read Street and North Charles Street, on the right when traveling west on East Read Street.)
1912 - 1984.
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.