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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JY1_glyndon-station_Glyndon-MD.html
The Western Maryland Rail Road Station at Glyndon was built in 1895 of Baltimore County white marble with a red tile roof. Destroyed by fire on December 24, 1903, the building was replaced in 1904 with the present brick structure. On June 7, 1957,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JXF_original-bell-of-the-franklin-academy_Reisterstown-MD.html
In service 1826 - 1914
Erected here by the
Franklin Chapter of
Future Farmers of America
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JXE_original-cornerstone-of-the-franklin-senior-high-school_Reisterstown-MD.html
Relocated here by the
Class of 1965
in honor of
Mrs. Helen T. Reese
Vice-Principal, Ret.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JHM_overlea-waiting-station_Baltimore-MD.html
The first streetcar service to Overlea began on July 14, 1903. Overlea and many other Baltimore suburbs developed when streetcar lines were extended from downtown. These lines allowed workers to live away from the noise and crowds of the city and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHU_proud-of-our-stand_Dundalk-MD.html
In 1814 Baltimore's defenders watched about 4,500 British troops march from North Point toward the city. Roughly 3,200 Americans, led by Brigadier General John Stricker, were sent to impede the advance. He positioned his men across a road at a nar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHT_unexpected-resistance_Edgemere-MD.html
British troops landing at North Point on September 12, 1814, could almost taste victory. Three weeks earlier they defeated the Americans at Bladensburg and invaded Washington. Now 4,500 men marched up North Point Road toward Baltimore, while the R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHS_dreaded-alarm_Edgemere-MD.html
The cupola atop the Ridgely house, c. 1767 farmhouse located near here, served as a lookout station in 1813 and 1814, operated by Major Josiah Green. A white flag raised on September 11, 1814, indicated that a British fleet was moving toward Balti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHR_wetlands_Edgemere-MD.html
Wetlands are ValuableFar from being scary or worthless places, wetlands are wonderful. We know now that wetlands are a vital link in the natural system that supplies the water which sustains all life. Wetlands are important in many ways. *Wetlands…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHQ_a-heavy-price_Edgemere-MD.html
Private Bernard Todd paid dearly for having his home used for military purposes. When the British threatened Baltimore in 1813, it was headquarters for American troops who guarded the Patapsco Neck.
Todd's property also served as a signal house a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHP_the-landing_Edgemere-MD.html
Transport ships carrying a British invasion force arrived in Old Road Bay, September 11, 1814. Before dawn the next day, troops were ferried to this landing site to begin the 15-mile march to Baltimore. Reinforced by navy warships, they expected e…