Taylors Island in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of the Ice Mound
Last battle of the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay. A tender to the British ship of war "Dauntless" was captured by Joseph Stewart and local militia near James Island on February 7, 1815. Ice along the shore allowed the militia to approach within firing range. The carronade taken from the tender was named for two of the twenty captured. Commander Lt. Matthew Phibbs, and African-American Cook Becca. By tradition it has come to be called "Becky Phipps".
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1661.
Location. 38° 28.175′ N, 76° 17.634′ W. Marker is on Taylors Island, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is on Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16) 1.1 miles west of Smithville Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is about 100 feet west of the Taylors Island bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taylors Island MD 21669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Becky Phipps (within shouting distance of this marker); Trapped (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of Ease (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Schoolhouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); First School House (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Chapel of Ease (approx. 0.8 miles away); New Revived Church (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylors Island.
Regarding Battle of the Ice Mound. Another marker for the "Becky Phipps" is located behind the cannon.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,709 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.