Baldwin's Station

Historical marker location:

7615 Main Street, Sykesville, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 851) and Baldwin Drive, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

Honoring the B&O railroad's premier architect.

Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.