Historical Marker
History Is Also Now
Historical marker location:
61 East Main Street, Westminster, Maryland
( Marker is on East Main Street south of Longwell Avenue, on the left when traveling south.)
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.