Joppa Town

Historical marker location:

Joppatowne, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Drive and Anchor Drive, on the right when traveling south on Bridge Drive.)

← 2 miles.

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.