Historical Marker
In Honor and Memory
Historical marker location:
Indian Head, Maryland
( Memorial is at the intersection of Indian Head Highway (Maryland Route 210) and Lackey Drive on Indian Head Highway.)
Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.