Historical Marker
Flight 605
Historical marker location:
Port Deposit, Maryland
( Marker is on Principio Road, 1.2 miles north of Blythedale Road, on the right when traveling north.)
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.