Historical Marker

The Bridge to Understanding

Historical marker location:
1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland
( Marker can be reached from Glenallen Avenue east of Heurich Road, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2012

1963 - 2012. 50th Anniversary.

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.