Bladensburg

Historical marker location:

Oxon Hill, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Capital Beltway (Interstate 95) west of National Harbor Boulevard, on the right 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.