Historical Marker
Watkins Mill
Historical marker location:
Montgomery Village, Maryland
( Marker is on Watkins Mill Road north of Apple Ridge Road, on the right when traveling north.)
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.