Historical Marker
Lamar House
Historical marker location:
101 S Washington St, Rockville, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Street and West Jefferson Street (Maryland Route 28), on the right when traveling south on South Washington Street.)
Marker installed: 2012
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.