Persian Gulf Memorial

Historical marker location:

105 North Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland

( Memorial is on North Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 15) north of West N Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)

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.