Capt. Michael Rudulph - Charlestown, MD
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N 39° 34.244 W 075° 58.420
18S E 416369 N 4380567
A Maryland state historical marker at Long Point Park in Charlestown, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14TWE
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2021
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The marker says, "During Revolutionary War, this darling officer commanded the Cecil County troop of Lee's Legion, the cavalry of Lt. Col. Henry (Lighthorse Harry) Lee. Near here in 1778 Rudulph is said to led squad disguised as poultry peddlers who boarded and captured a British Man-of-War that was blockading the Port of Charlestown. His cousin, Maj. John (Fighting Jack) Rudulph also served with distinction in Lee's Legion"
Type of Memorial: Plaque
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