Sam Wilkinson (1994 - 2003)

Historical marker location:

129 S Ocean Dr, Ocean City, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from South Ocean Drive, 0.1 miles west of Atlantic Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.)

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.