Flag Pole Memorial

Historical marker location:

300 Warren St, Havre de Grace, Maryland

( Memorial is on Warren Street just east of St. John Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1995

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.