Richard Montgomery

Historical marker location:

Rockville, Maryland

( Marker is on East Jefferson Street west of Maryland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2011

1738 - 1775.

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.