The Fields at Renaissance Park

Historical marker location:

Essex, Maryland

( Marker is on Old Eastern Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Stemmers Run Road.)

Water Quality Wet Pond. Hopkins Creek Watershed, Middle River.

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.