Walt Penney Field

Historical marker location:

7403 Buffalo Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Takoma Avenue just north of Buffalo Avenue, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2005

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.