Besley Demonstration Campsite

Historical marker location:

Elkridge, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) and South Street.)

Marker installed: 2006

Maryland has a long history of seafood production: Maryland has a long history of seafood production, particularly of blue crabs and oysters. The state's Chesapeake Bay is known for its delicious seafood, and crab cakes and other seafood dishes are popular throughout the region.