North Beach Pier

Historical marker location:

4135 7th Street, North Beach, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Bay Avenue just south of 5th Street, on the right 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.