Anchors

Historical marker location:

100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Young Street, on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Street.)

Maritime Museum.

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.