Frederick's Boys High School

Historical marker location:

400 West 7th Street, Frederick, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.)

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.