Historical Marker

Suggestions for Walking the Labyrinth

Historical marker location:
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland
( Marker can be reached from Glenallen Avenue east of Heurich Road, on the right when traveling east.)

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.