Perils along the Patuxent - Solomons MD
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Don.Morfe
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The marker is located on the grounds of the Solomons Island Visitor Center, Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD United States 20688
Waymark Code: WM18QQE
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2023
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Perils along the Patuxent Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail-War of 1812
Southern Maryland was a dangerous place to live in the hot summer of 1814. British raiding parties traveled the Patuxent River and swept through the countryside terrorizing civilians and taking provisions for British troops gathering in the area. They also hoped to flush out Joshua Barney, whose Chesapeake Flotilla was just out of reach up the Patuxent.
Citizens of Southern Maryland suffered more raids and skirmishes than residents anywhere else in the Chesapeake region. The British invaders moved up and down the river leaving panic, horror, and destruction in their wake.
To learn more about the war along the Patuxent visit:
*Patuxent Naval Air Museum-War of 1812 exhibits
*Benedict-British landing site for the assault on Washington
*Calvert Marine Museum-Interactive map depicting the British invasion route; artifacts from the scuttled American flotilla, water access
*Scotterley Plantation-Restored 18th century plantation site for militia during the war.
*Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum-Exhibits, site of the largest naval engagement in Maryland history.
(Inscription on the image in the upper right)
Barney’s flotillamen fought from open bargers against enemy ships superior in size and number
. (Inscription next to the image in the lower right)
British raiders stole provisions and keepsakes from horrified residents.
Name of Battle:
Battle in Southern Maryland
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 06/21/1814
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.