Howard County Jail, 1851

Historical marker location:

3730 Court Place, Ellicott City, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Court Place, on the left when traveling south.)

National Park Service Underground Railroad. Network to Freedom.

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.