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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14Y6_point-lookout-prisoner-of-war-camp_Scotland-MD.html
After the battle of Gettysburg, the Union established a prisoner-of-war depot near here. Confederate soldiers and Maryland civilians were imprisoned and guarded by 400 Union troops, with only tents for protection. 3,384 prisoners died.State Roads …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14Y1_maryland-and-the-confederacy_Scotland-MD.html
The U.S. Government, located in Washington D.C. was surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. Since Virginia had already joined the Confederacy, it was critical in the survival of the Union that Maryland not be allowed to secede. The State was quickly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14XZ_the-bean-pot_Scotland-MD.html
On June 10, 1865 J.H. Thompson, former POW camp head surgeon, notified the public that Pt. Lookout had been "abandoned". This notice was published in the St. Mary's Gazette. The St. Mary's Beacon newspaper had been seized during the war by the U.S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14XA_point-lookout-prison_Scotland-MD.html
This memorial plaza is to honor the sacrifices of the 52,264 Confederate soldiers, sailors and civilians imprisoned near here during the War Between the States. Point Lookout prison camp was established immediately following the Battle of Gettysbu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12IY_st-marys-county-and-u-s-navy-history_Lexington-Park-MD.html
In 1942, the Department of Defense acquired land in St. Mary's County and began construction of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, a facility that would play a crucial role in testing airplanes used on World War II aircraft carriers. The establ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12F3_architectural-significance-of-the-first-lexington-park-community_Lexington-Park-MD.html
The U.S. Navy developed Lexington Park to house the civilian workers who streamed into the area following the establishment of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Named for the storied carrier Lexington, it was the first planned community in St.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128X_united-states-colored-troops_Lexington-Park-MD.html
African Americans have served in every war since the American Revolution. During the Civil War, more that 180,000 African Americans comprising 170 units served in the Union Army and 29,511 served in the Union Navy. Nearly 700 United States Colored…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG1T_welcome-to-st-clements-island_Coltons-Point-MD.html
This small island, one of hundreds in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, has a history as old as Maryland.
St. Clement's was the first landfall of the Maryland settlers in 1634. A Potomac River landmark for almost four centuries, it has been a thriv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG1S_welcome-to-st-clements-island_Coltons-Point-MD.html
This small island, one of hundreds in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, has a history as old as Maryland.
St. Clement's was the first landfall of the Maryland settlers in 1634. A Potomac River landmark for almost four centuries, it has been a thriv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG1R_a-target-for-big-guns_Coltons-Point-MD.html
In 1918, the United States War Department established the Dahlgren Proving Grounds in King George County, Virginia. Military leaders who had observed the death and destruction of World War I wanted more accurate and effective large guns for future…