Against the Odds

Historical marker location:

22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Three Notch Road (Maryland Route 235) just north of Buse Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2012

Star-Spangled Banner National Trail.

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.