Attack at Frenchtown - Havre de Grace, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 32.370 W 076° 05.154
18S E 406687 N 4377211
One of many historical markers in downtown Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM13N8G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2021
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The sign says, "Frenchtown, on the Elk River, was struck on the morning of April 29, 1813. Rear Admiral Cockburn attempted a surprise attack and was greeted with a barrage from the town's battery. The guns had little effect and the British landed and burned the government supply houses.
The citizens of nearby Elkton had prepared by building defensive batteries and stretching a chain across the Elk River. After attempting an attack on the same day, British were not able to get close enough and returned to their base near Spesutia Island.
War of 1812 British Attacks: Upper Bay
1. Frenchtown: April 29, 1813
2. Elkton: defended April 29, 1813
3. Havre de Grace: May 3, 1813
4. Bell's Ferry: May 3, 1813
5. Port Deposit: defended May 3, 1813
6. Principio Iron Foundry: May 3, 1813
7. Georgetown: May 6, 1813
8. Fredericktown: May 6, 1813"
Date Erected/Dedicated: 2011
Who put it there? Private/Government?: NPS
Location/Address:
Havre de Grace, MD, USA
County/Province: USA
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