Historical Marker
Capt. Angus Greme
Historical marker location:
937 Priestford Rd, Street, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Priestford Road (Maryland Route 136) and Trappe Road, on the left when traveling north on Priestford 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.