Charles Gilbert Thomas, Sr. / William and Evan Budd Homestead / Sandy Spring School / Ross J. Boddy

Historical marker location:

18524 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring, Maryland

( Marker is on Brooke Road, 0.1 miles west of Chandlee Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Sandy Spring African American Heritage Trail. [Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery].

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.