Nathaniel Hopkins

Historical marker location:

Trappe, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 565) and Barber Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

<i>Soldier from Trappe</i>.

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.