Historical Marker
The Patapsco Hotel
Historical marker location:
8016 Main Street, Ellicott City, Maryland
( Marker is on Main Street (Maryland Route 144) just east of Maryland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.)
Ca 1930.
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.