The First Reaping Machine

Historical marker location:

Union Bridge, Maryland

( Marker is on Bucher John Street, 0.1 miles east of Good Intent Road, on the right when traveling east.)

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.