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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UG_brookeville_Brookeville-MD.html
On June 28, 1863, Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart left Rockville with three cavalry brigades, 125 captured Union supply wagons, and more than 400 military and civilian prisoners, arriving in Brookeville that night. At every opportunity, prisoners M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U9_madison-house_Brookeville-MD.html
On August 26, 1814 this house provided shelter for President Madison and his official party during the British burning of the federal buildings in Washington, D.C. in the War of 1812. The following day, August 27th, the Secretary of State James Mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TY_in-this-house_Brookeville-MD.html
In this house August 26-27, 1814, President James Madison and Richard Rush, Attorney General, were sheltered after the burning by the British of the public buildings at Washington August 24-25, 1814.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TN_august-26-1814_Brookeville-MD.html
In this village President Madison and members of his official family found refuge in the home of Caleb Bentley, first Postmaster of Brookeville, following the burning of the Capitol and the White House by the British army. Many other refugees from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TE_elton_Brookeville-MD.html
Birthplace of Ridgely Brown, CSA, 1833-1864. May 15, 1862, with seventeen young Marylanders he organized First Maryland cavalry. He served consistently and gallantly, rising from Private to Lt. Colonel. Killed at South Anna River, Virginia, June 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RY_historic-brookeville_Brookeville-MD.html
Welcome to Historic Brookeville. Founded 1794. United States Capitol for a Day. August 26, 1814. Incorporated 1808.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OU_fort-sumner_Bethesda-MD.html
Forts Alexander, Ripley and Franklin, built to protect the Washington water system in 1861, were connected by earthworks in 1863 and renamed Ft. Sumner to honor Maj. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner, A hero of Antietam. The fort's 28 cannon providea a formida…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MK_a-center-of-culture-and-commerce_Gaithersburg-MD.html
In July of 1889, John A. Belt, a leading merchant in Gaithersburg, purchased the southwest corner of Diamond and Summit Avenues for $200. On this site, Belt built a general store with a large upstairs public room, known as Norman Hall. The buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJ_serving-the-communitys-health-care-needs_Gaithersburg-MD.html
In 1893, Dr. Elisha C. Etchison purchased the northwest corner property at Diamond and Summit Avenues from John B. Diamond and opened a pharmacy / drug store. Although the business at this site has changed owners several times over the years, ther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MI_the-summit-hotel_Gaithersburg-MD.html
Built in 1881, the Summit Hotel was regarded as a trendy spring and summer resort for those fortunate enough to take a holiday from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D. C. The hotel was located nat the northeast corner of Summit and Frederick A…