Luther Rice

Historical marker location:

801 University Boulevard West, Kemp Mill, Maryland

( Marker is on University Boulevard West (Maryland Route 193) north of Eisner Street, on the right when traveling north.)

1783 1836.

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.