Historical Marker
Miller Chevrolet
Historical marker location:
8307 Main Street, Ellicott City, Maryland
( Marker can be reached from Main Street (Maryland Route 144).)
Ca 1930.
Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.