Upon This Shore

Historical marker location:

St. Mary's City, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Old State House Road.)

Marker installed: 1985

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.