Dundalk in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commodore Joshua Barney
1759–1818
In the War for Independence he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant on the “Hornet” and had the honor of flying the 1st American Flag displayed in Baltimore. At the end of the war he was Captain of the “Hyder Ally.”
In the War of 1812 he served as a privateers man and later as Commodore of a flotilla of gunboats in Chesapeake Bay. In 1814 while serving heroically in the defense of Washington he was wounded and captured. He died in Pittsburgh and was buried there.
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 15.87′ N, 76° 29.299′ W. Marker is in Dundalk, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is at the intersection of Wise Avenue and Inverness Ave., on the left when traveling south on Wise Avenue. Marker is in front of Patapsco High School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dundalk MD 21222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of North Point (approx. 0.9 miles away); Home of the Brave (approx. 0.9 miles away); At Patapsco Neck (approx. 0.9 miles away); Defenders Honored (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Conflict upon this Battle Field (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle Acre (approx. 0.9 miles away); Proud of Our Stand (approx. one mile away); To Honor the Heroes (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dundalk.
Also see . . . Joshua Barney. (Submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,514 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 18, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on December 18, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.