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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TLT_strong-defense-historical_Elkton-MD.html
Three defensive earthworks safeguarded Elkton—-Fort Hollingsworth, here, plus Defiance and Frederick downriver. A 60-foot chain across the channel secured the Elk River. On April 29, 1813, defenders at Fort Defiance fired on approaching Brit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PFE_the-sassafras-river_Earleville-MD.html
About the Sassafras RiverThe Sassafras River is a popular destination for recreation, boating, fishing and waterfowl. The Sassafras River is over 20 miles long and provides critical habitat wildlife and is an important flyway for migrating birds a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PEN_tobacco-and-mount-harmon_Earleville-MD.html
Colonial Tobacco TradeBefore you stands a crop of tobacco planted to reflect the historic tobacco trade that flourished at Mount Harmon in the colonial era. Tobacco was an important cash crop that helped build early American settlements, and by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PEM_mount-harmon-plantation-at-worlds-end_Earleville-MD.html
Welcome to Mount Harmon Plantation, one of Maryland's premier historic sites. Comprising 200-acres of pristine open space, Mount Harmon features a restored 18th century manor house and plantation kitchen, a formal boxwood garden, a rare tobacco Pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PEL_plantation-life-in-the-colonial-era_Earleville-MD.html
Plantation LifeIn the colonial era Mount Harmon was a working plantation. A community of people lived at Mount Harmon during the 18th century including the landowners, indentured servants, slaves, and tradespeople. Inventories from the Heath and L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JST_maryland-women-in-military-service-monument_Port-Deposit-MD.html
ObverseHonoring women from the State of Maryland, past and present, who have served our nation honorably and proudly, in war and peace.
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Notable Accomplishments of Women in Military Service
Although women have served as true volunteers i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JKJ_o-say-can-you-see_Port-Deposit-MD.html
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JKI_explore-the-chesapeake_Port-Deposit-MD.html
Explore the landscapes of the early 1600s along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Learn about the thriving American Indian communities John Smith encountered and imagine the bountiful Chesapeake he observed. Experience the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J10_founded-on-friendship_Cecilton-MD.html
The town of Cecilton owes its existence to Augustine Herman, a 1633 immigrant to America. A wealthy merchant, diplomat, cartographer, and explorer, he also proposed the creation of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal a century before it was built. H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J0Z_mount-harmon-plantation-at-worlds-end_Earleville-MD.html
Mount Harmon Plantation at World's End. A National Trust Historic House. The gift of Mrs. Harry Clark Boden IV in memory of James Louttit Sr. and his wife, Mary George who acquired the property in 1760