Veterans Memorial Bell Tower

Historical marker location:

Memorial Park, Frederick, Maryland

( Memorial is on 2nd Street west of Bentz Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1998

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.