Historical Marker
Wye Plantation
Historical marker location:
Carmichael, Maryland
( Marker is on Carmichael Road, 0.2 miles north of Wye Island Road, on the left when traveling south.)
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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.