Second Patapsco Bank Building

Historical marker location:

8090 Main Street, Ellicott City, Maryland

( Marker is on Main Street west of Tiber Alley, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2015

Ca 1886.

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.