American Victory Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail - Chestertown, MD
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Don.Morfe
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Kent County braced for the return of the British in August 1814. Enemy raiders has destroyed nearby Georgetown the previous year while terrorizing Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Waymark Code: WM122Z3
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
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American Victory Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail-Kent County braced for the return of the British in August 1814. Enemy raiders has destroyed nearby Georgetown the previous year while terrorizing Maryland's Eastern Shore. Now they were back in an attempt to divert attention from their main operation against Baltimore. They landed on August 30, and marched inland to encounter the American militia at the Isaac Caulk farm.
The Americans stood their ground during the night attack. Heavy British casualties included a popular young officer, Captain Sir Peter Parker. The victory in the Battle of Caulk's field boosted American morale following the enemy's invasion of Washington, D. C.
"I feel justified in the assertion, that the gallantry of the officers and men on this occasion could not be excelled by any troops." -- American Lieutenant Colonel Philip Reed, commander of the militia at Caulk's Field, to Brigadier General Benjamin Chambers, August 1814
Who put it there? Private/Government?: National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.
Location/Address:
122 North Cross Street
In the parking lot of the Chestertown Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center
Chestertown, MD USA
21620
County/Province: Kent County
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Photos Will Be Uploaded: yes
Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
Website (related) if available: Not listed
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: Not listed
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