Mill Town History

Historical marker location:

2029 Daniels Road, Ellicott City, Maryland

( Marker is on Daniels Road, 1 mile north of Old Frederick Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2005

Daniels, Maryland.

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.