Revered Son

Historical marker location:

259 Broad Street, 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.)

Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail-War of 1812. Rodgers Tavern.

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.