North Point - Edgemere, MD
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 39° 14.260 W 076° 26.583
18S E 375460 N 4344143
The marker is on the grounds of Sparrow Point High School at the intersection of North Point Road and Lodge Farm Road, Edgemere, MD 21219
Waymark Code: WM18R91
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2023
Views: 1
The text on the historical marker:
North Point-September 12, 1814- Following a dawn landing at the tip of North Point, British Forces passed here en route to Baltimore. About four miles further on they encountered American skirmishers under Major Heath.
Name of Battle:
Battle at North Point
Name of War: War of 1812
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/12/1814
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.