Rockland

Historical marker location:

Brooklandville, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Ruxton Road (Maryland Route 133) and Falls Road (Maryland Route 25), on the left on Ruxton Road.)

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.