Lafayette Monument

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: 1924

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.