Historical Marker
Olney
Historical marker location:
1001 Old Joppa Road, Joppatowne, Maryland
( Marker is on Old Joppa Road, ½ mile east of Maryland Route 152, 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.