Historical Marker
Madison House
Historical marker location:
205 Market Street, Brookeville, Maryland
( Marker is on Market Street, 0.1 miles east of North Street, on the left 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.