Continental Trust Building

Historical marker location:

Downtown Baltimore, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of North Calvert Street (Maryland Route 2), on the right when traveling north on North Calvert 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.