Historical Marker
The Gymnasium
Historical marker location:
2750 Linden Lane, Forest Glen, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of Linden Lane and Ament Street, on the right when traveling east on Linden Lane.)
National Park Seminary.
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.