The Belvedere Hotel

Historical marker location:

4024 17th St, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of The Boardwalk and 17th Street on The Boardwalk.)

Chesapeake Beach Historic Heritage Trail.

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.