Dedicated in Honor

Historical marker location:

Havre de Grace, Maryland

( Memorial is on S. Stokes Street south of Fountain Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2010

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.