Historical Marker
Beach
Historical marker location:
3400 Charles Street, Johns Hopkins Homewood, Maryland
( Marker is on East Gate just east of Charles Street (Maryland Route 139), on the left when traveling east.)
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.