Battle of Slippery Hill-August 13, 1813
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 58.152 W 076° 10.614
18S E 398044 N 4314017
Battle of Slippery Hill August 13, 1813-American Videttes skirmished with approximately 300 British troops under the command of Col. Sir Thomas Sidney Beckwith.
Waymark Code: WM11HA3
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2019
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Battle of Slippery August 13, 1813-American Videttes skirmished with approximately 300 British troops under the command of Col. Sir Thomas Sidney Beckwith as they advanced on Queenstown along this road. Two British soldiers and Beckwith’s horse were killed. Fearful of being cut off by a second British amphibious force, Maj. William H. Nicholson, commander of the Queen Anne’s County militia, withdrew to Centreville.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust & Maryland State Highway Administration.
County (required): Queen Anne's County
Location (required): Intersection of Main St (MD18) and Bennett’s Point Road,
More info about the site/marker (optional):
The marker is on the right when traveling north on Main Street (State Route 18). Marker is at southern corner of the intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Queenstown MD 21658
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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