A Swashbuckling Merchant

Historical marker location:

509 W Fayette St, University of Maryland, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Fayette Street and North Greene Street.)

The Chesapeake Bay is a crucial part of Maryland's history and economy: The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and it has played a crucial role in Maryland's history and economy. The bay has been a major source of food, transportation, and recreation for Marylanders for centuries, and it continues to be an important part of the state's culture.