War on the Water Star-Spangled National Historic Trail - Saint Leonard MD
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 24.125 W 076° 30.818
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The largest naval engagement in Maryland took place in St. Leonard Creek in June 1814.
Waymark Code: WM1276M
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2020
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The largest naval engagement in Maryland took place in St. Leonard Creek in June 1814. Americans prevailed in a series of skirmishes June 8-10, but the British ultimately trapped them in the creek. The first battle had little effect.
On June 26, U.S. land units gave support from nearby heights. Following the intense fighting in the Second Battle of St. Leonard Creek, the Chesapeake Flotilla escaped up the Patuxent.
“The Enemy opened a Battery of Five Guns on the two Ships under by Command, from the high land, forming the Entrance of (St.) Leonards Creek…shortly after the Flotilla…rounded the point and opened a well directed fire on both Ships…”
British Capt. Thomas Brown to Rear Adm. George Cockburn, June 27, 1814.
On the Scene
The main action of June 26, 1814, occurred at the confluence of the Patuxent River and St. Leonard Creek at the south end of today’s Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Explore the various interpretive sites within the park.
Who put it there? Private/Government?: National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.
Location/Address:
Jefferson Patterson Park Road
on the grounds of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Saint Leonard, MD USA
20685
County/Province: Calvert 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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