Surprise Attack

Historical marker location:

Havre de Grace, Maryland

( Marker is on Pennington Avenue.)

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.

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.