Cultures Meet

Historical marker location:

9 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland

( Marker is on East Church Street just east of North Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the left when traveling east.)

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.