The Tonoloways

Historical marker location:

Hancock, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from South Pennsylvania Avenue south of West Main Street (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling south.)

Western Maryland Rail 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.