Mt. Pleasant

Historical marker location:

10524 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, Maryland

( Marker is on Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1994

1692 - 1992.

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.