Memorial Hall

Historical marker location:

4 East Main Street, Middletown, Maryland

( Marker is on East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) just east of North Church Street (Maryland Route 17), on the right when traveling east.)

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.