Eastport in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Maritime Tradition Lives On
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Photographed by F. Robby, January 28, 2008
1. The Maritime Tradition Lives On Marker
Prestigious sailboat racing events have made Annapolis famous. But the real reason for Annapolis' reputation as "America's Sailing Capital" is the community of Eastport. There are more marine-related businesses here than anywhere on the East Coast between Newport and Fort Lauderdale.
In the 1970s, the demand for waterfront property threatened to replace the working boatyards and marine services with high-rise condos. In response, the City of Annapolis passed a zoning law to protect and preserve maritime-related activities and businesses. Thanks to this law, Eastport continues to serve sailors and boaters just as it always has.
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Modern sailmakers use ultra high-tech materials like Mylar and Kevlar to produce sails that are exceptionally lightweight and strong.
Erected by Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Four Rivers Garden Club. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 58.147′ N, 76° 28.705′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic 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 location: Eastport's Soul (within shouting distance of this marker); Bay Workboats (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Watermen of Back Creek (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to Eastport (about 500 feet away); Harvesting the Bay (about 500 feet away); Deadrise Defined (about 500 feet away); Cap'n Herbie Sadler (about 600 feet away); Draketail Peg Wallace (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Other markers no longer nearby. Eastport's Soul (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Watermen of Back Creek (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Welcome to Eastport (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 25, 2025
2. The Maritime Tradition Lives On Marker
Unfortunately, the marker has weathered significantly and can no longer be made out.
Photographed by F. Robby, January 28, 2008
3. Back Creek
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 24, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
