Baltimore Slave Trade

Historical marker location:

815 E Pratt St, Jonestown, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of East Pratt Street and President Street, on the left when traveling east on East Pratt 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.