Historical Marker
Korean Conflict Memorial
Historical marker location:
106 East Main Street, Sharpsburg, Maryland
( Memorial is on East Main Street (Maryland Route 34) just east of South Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east.)
Maryland was the first state to pass a law requiring free public education: In 1827, Maryland became the first state to pass a law requiring free public education for all children. The law was initially aimed at poor children, but eventually expanded to include all children regardless of their economic status.