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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J0Y_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/HM1IVZ_on-alert_Port-Deposit-MD.html
Port Deposit, then called Creswell's Ferry, was on high alert May 3, 1813. Smoke rising from towns across the river meant British raiders might strike here.
Port Deposit was spared, perhaps due to its well-defended battery. Or, as legend claims, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVW_why-build-a-lighthouse_North-East-MD.html
What does a lighthouse mean to you? For some, a lighthouse stands for security, providing safe passage home from a treacherous journey. For others, a lighthouse harkens back to a simpler time, before modern technology altered our connection with t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVU_sentinel-on-the-bay_North-East-MD.html
The Turkey Point Lighthouse stands proudly on a 100-foot bluff looking south over the Chesapeake Bay. Built in 1833, the lighthouse pointed the way to safe waters for nearly 175 years. It played a vital part in protecting the lives and livelihoods…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVT_birds-eye-view_North-East-MD.html
From Bulls (or Bull) Mountain, American militia had a commanding view of Elk Neck peninsula. The observed the Upper Chesapeake Bay and North East River to the north and west, and Elk River to the south and east.
As enemy ships approached on April…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVS_spirited-rebuff_Elkton-MD.html
The British took their terror campaign to the Elk River in April 1813. Their target—Elkton—was protected by several forts.
After capturing a gun battery at Frenchtown, British raiders destroyed its storehouses, a fishery, and military…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IA7_shrewd-decision_Charlestown-MD.html
Hard PressedMilitiamen were often assigned elsewhere, leaving hometown defense to those exempted from service due to age or infirmity. Outnumbered, and with limited artillery and ammunition, even the bravest defenders rarely rebuffed an attack.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EHQ_o-say-can-you-see_Elkton-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/HM1EHP_war-in-the-chesapeake_Elkton-MD.html
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EHO_fighting-back_Elkton-MD.html
British raiders traveled along rivers to Upper Bay towns in 1813. Elkton, at the head of Elk River, expected to be a target, because it could be a landing site for an advance on Philadelphia. Citizens of Elkton built three earthen forts and placed…