Perryville

Historical marker location:

Perryville, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Maryland Route 7) and Roundhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.)

One Week After the War Began.

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.