B&O Mile Marker

Historical marker location:

101 S 2nd St, Oakland, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on East Liberty Street.)

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.