Wye Oak

Historical marker location:

Wye Mills, Maryland

( Marker is on Maryland Route 662, 0.3 miles south of Maryland Route 213, on the right when traveling south.)

National Champion White Oak.

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.