Jonathan Ellicott Building

Historical marker location:

8370 Main Street, Ellicott City, Maryland

( Marker is on Main Street west of Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west.)

Ca 1839.

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.