Hero's Reward - Havre de Grace, MD
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One of many plaques in Havre de Grace.
Waymark Code: WMXEG4
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2018
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The plaque reads, "John O'Neill led a futile defense when British raiders attacked Havre de Grace May 3, 1812. As other defenders fled, O'Neill briefly manned a cannon alone.
His courage earned O'Neill a presidential appointment as first keeper of the Concord Point Lighthouse. He lived here from 1827 until his death in 1838.
"... An English officer on horseback followed by the marines, rode up and took me with tow muskets in my hand." -- John O'Neill, Baltimore Niles' Weekly Register May 15, 1813."
Group that erected the marker: NPS
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
100 Lafayette St Havre De Grace, MD 21078
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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