James K. Caniford

Historical marker location:

408 West Green Street, Middletown, Maryland

( Memorial can be reached from West Green Street just east of Summers Drive, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1994

Senior Master Sergeant. United States Air Force.

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.