Susquehanna Manor

Historical marker location:

Charlestown, Maryland

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

Marker installed: 1987

(New Connaught Manor).

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.