Historic Canton

Historical marker location:

1351 S Clinton St, Canton, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Boston Street and South Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east on Boston Street.)

Peter Cooper. Creator of the Cooper Union in Lower Manhattan.

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.