A Downtown is Born

Historical marker location:

Silver Spring, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97) and Sligo Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Avenue.)

Local Institutions. Silver Heritage Georgia Avenue.

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.