Walters Art Museum

Historical marker location:

Mount Vernon, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Place and West Centre Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Place.)

Marker installed: 2008

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.