Historical Marker
Terra Rubra
Historical marker location:
Keymar, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Francis Scott Key Highway (Maryland Route 194) and Keysville Bruceville Road, on the right when traveling south on Francis Scott Key Highway.)
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.