Historical Marker
Jacob Engelbrecht
Historical marker location:
154 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland
( Marker is on West Patrick Street (State Highway 144), on the left when traveling west.)
A Frederick Diarist on the National 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.