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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B6M_heros-reward_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
John O'Neill led a futile defense when British raiders attacked Havre de Grace May 3, 1812. As other defenders fled, O'Neill briefly manned a cannon alone.
His courage earned O'Neill a presidential appointment as first keeper of the Concord Poi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AR3_aberdeen-veterans-memorial_Aberdeen-MD.html
Dedicated May 30, 1975In honor of all who serve honorablyin the military forces of theircountry in wars declaredor undeclaredErected byAmerican Legion Post 128Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10028Catholic War Veterans Post 1841
We citizens of man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AMV_church-of-the-holy-trinity_Churchville-MD.html
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Property by the United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM198F_the-door_Bel-Air-MD.html
The open door symbolizes the heritage of religious freedom granted to the colonial citizens of Maryland by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore in 1657. His belief is such freedom inspired Maryland to become the first colony to create a separa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1840_churchville-presbyterian-church_Churchville-MD.html
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17M1_screaming-rockets_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
On the morning of May 3, 1813, the British came ashore at several points and set to work plundering and burning the town. they used Congreve rockets, which made horrible whizzing and popping sounds, to create chaos and terror.
The British confi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17L7_principio-destroyed_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
A target of the British during the War of 1812, Principio Iron Foundry was destroyed on May 3, 1813. the foundry, located on the Northeast River was owned by Samuel Hughes and had a contract with the U.S. Navy.
In this raid Hughes' losses incl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17L6_attack-at-frenchtown_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
Frenchtown, on the Elk River, was struck on the morning of April 29, 1813. Rear Admiral Cockburn attempted a surprise attack and was greeted with a barrage from the town's battery. The guns had little effect and the British landed and burned the g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KZ_invasion-at-dawn_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
The British fleet approached Havre de Grace at dawn on the morning of May 3, 1813 in small launches. Rear Admiral Cockburn favored attacking towns at first light. Havre de Grace residents awoke to the terrifying sounds of bombs exploding and rocke…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KY_state-of-readiness_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
During the War of 1812, Havre de Grace was a fishing village, but also played host to many travelers. The Post Road, the main route of land travel in the day, came through town, and travelers used the local ferry at the north end of town to cross …