Gassaway House

Historical marker location:

210 Market Street, Brookeville, Maryland

( Marker is on Market Street north of Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97), on the right when traveling north.)

War of 1812 Bicentennial. United States Capital for a Day.

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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.