The First Telegram “What Hath God Wrought”
The first telegram “What Hath God Wrought” was sent from the Capitol in Washington to Baltimore May 24, 1844 over wires laid along the right of way of the B&O Railroad adjacent to this highway. The telegraph was invented by Samuel F.B. Morse (1791–1872).
Marker is on Baltimore Avenue (U.S. 1) north of Ritz Way, on the right when traveling north.
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