This is Banner Field

Historical marker location:

1627 East Fort Avenue, Locust Point, Maryland

( Marker is on Andre Street, 0.1 miles south of East Fort Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

Home of pride, inspiration & freedom.

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.