Captain Francis Hancock

Historical marker location:

2400 East Fort Avenue, Locust Point Industrial Area, Maryland

( Memorial can be reached from Constellation Plaza, 0.1 miles east of Wallace Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1933

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.