Kent Island

Historical marker location:

Stevensville, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Route 8 and Marina Club Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 8.)

The Isle of Kent.

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.