Historical Marker
Harry Gilmors Raid
Historical marker location:
Joppatowne, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Mountain Road (Maryland Route 152) and Old Joppa Road, on the right when traveling east on Mountain Road.)
Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.