Hampstead District

Historical marker location:

Hampstead, Maryland

( Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (Route 30) and Black Rock Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)

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.