Historical Marker
Birds Eye View
Historical marker location:
North East, Maryland
( Marker is on North East Beach Road, on the left when traveling west.)
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. War of 1812.
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.