Capt. Michael Rudulph

Historical marker location:

Charlestown, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Conestoga Street and Water Street, on the right on Conestoga Street.)

Marker installed: 1976

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.