Fells Lane Community

Historical marker location:

Ellicott City, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Ellicotts Mills Drive and Main Street (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling north on Ellicotts Mills Drive.)

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.