Historical Marker
The Loom House
Historical marker location:
206 E Main St, Westminster, Maryland
( Marker is on Sycamore Street North just south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2019
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.