John Wilkes Booth and David Herold
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 27.780 W 076° 59.142
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John Wilkes Booth and David Herold-John Wilkes Booth and David Herold remained hidden from April 16 to 21, 1865 in a nearby pine thicket, while Union troops searched for them.
Waymark Code: WM11HXB
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2019
Views: 6
John Wilkes Booth and David Herold-John Wilkes Booth and David Herold remained hidden from April 16 to 21, 1865 in a nearby pine thicket, while Union troops searched for them. Thomas A. Jones brought them food and the newspapers.
Erected by Charles County Civil War Centennial Commission.
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County (required): Charles County
Location (required): intersection of Bel Alton Newton Road and Wills Road
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Marker is on the right when traveling north on Bel Alton Newton Road. Marker is in this post office area: Bel Alton MD 20611
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