Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tomorrow's Chesapeake Bay
Echo Hill Outdoor School
For centuries, the Chesapeake Bay has shaped life along its waterways. Rich in natural resources, with extensive rivers that served as highway for travel and commerce, the Bay's environment has fostered human habitation, culture, and industry from the times of our earliest Native Peoples to present day.
The environmental awakening of the 20th century meant a growing appreciation for the Bay's productivity, beauty and fragility. More than ever, we are drawn to its tributaries to swim, boat, and play, even as our concern grows about protecting those waterways.
Echo Hill Outdoor School believes that Chesapeake stewardship starts early. By providing children with positive on-the-water experiences, we inspire a love of the Bay environment for this generation in order to preserve it for the next.
For more information about Echo Hill Outdoor School, visit www.ehos.org, email [email protected] or call 410-348-5880.
Erected by Echo Hill Outdoor School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 12.351′ N, 76° 3.799′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. It is on
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Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scott's Point (here, next to this marker); Steamboats on the Chester River (here, next to this marker); Annie D (here, next to this marker); Elsworth (here, next to this marker); Stanley Vansant (a few steps from this marker); Bateau Ric (a few steps from this marker); About Us (a few steps from this marker); Gilbert Byron (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chestertown.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
