Valley Mill

Historical marker location:

1600 East Randolph Road, Colesville, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from East Randolph Road west of Tourmaline Court, on the left when traveling east.)

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.