Skipjacks

Historical marker location:

149 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Maryland

( Marker is on Waterfront Street north of American Way, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2008

"Maryland Winners". Cheryl Foster, Artist.

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.