Confederate Retreat

Historical marker location:

Gapland, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Gapland Road and Rohrersville Road (Maryland Route 67), on the left when traveling west on Gapland Road.)

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.