To George Washington

Historical marker location:

Mount Vernon, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of North Charles Street and Monument Street, in the median on North Charles Street.)

Marker installed: 1815

Maryland has a long history of seafood production: Maryland has a long history of seafood production, particularly of blue crabs and oysters. The state's Chesapeake Bay is known for its delicious seafood, and crab cakes and other seafood dishes are popular throughout the region.