West Nottingham Academy

Historical marker location:

67 Cowan Road, Port Deposit, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Jacob Tome Memorial Highway (Route 276) and Cowan Road, on the right when traveling north on Jacob Tome Memorial Highway.)

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.