August 26, 1814
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flyingmoose
N 39° 10.820 W 077° 03.509
18S E 322197 N 4338806
This marker resides on the northbound side of Georgia Avenue.
Waymark Code: WMEEH
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2006
Views: 59
In this village President Madison and members of his official family found refuge in the home of Caleb Bentley, first postmaster of Brookville, following the burning of the Capitol and the While House by the British Army. Many other refugees from Washington also found shelter here.
Erected August 22, 1964
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Montgomery County
Location (required): Northbound Georgia Avenue
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Sponsored by the Maryland house and Garden Tour, 1962
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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