Near Fairlee in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Caulk’s Field Monument

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012

1. Caulk’s Field Monument Marker

Inscription. The British commanded by Sir Peter Parker[,] Baronet and the Americans commanded by Col. Philip Reed met in engagement on this field Aug. 31st 1814[.] The British were defeated and Sir Peter Parker killed

Erected 1902 by Marylanders to commemorate the patriotism and fortitude of the victor and vanquished.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is August 31, 1814.

Location. 39° 12.363′ N, 76° 11.881′ W. Marker is near Fairlee, Maryland, in Kent County. Marker is on Caulk's Field Road, 0.1 miles west of Maryland Route 21, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Caulk’s Field (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Paul's Oak Tree (approx. 1.6 miles away); Rude Awakening (approx. 2 miles away); Tolchester Beach Amusement Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bass Propagation Lake (approx. 2.4 miles away); Martin Wagner (approx. 3.8 miles away); American Mettle (approx. 5 miles away); Captain Lambert Wickes (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairlee.

Also see . . .
1. Caulk's Field House

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. MD Inventory of Historical Places (Submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

2. The 1902 Dedication Ceremony. (Submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Caulk's Field Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007

2. Caulk's Field Monument

Photographed By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007

3. Caulk's Field Monument

Caulk's House as seen from the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012

4. Caulk's House as seen from the Monument

Stone slab on the grave of Philip Reed image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012

5. Stone slab on the grave of Philip Reed

This slab in the graveyard of Christ Church UI Episcopal church was placed at the same time (October 1902) and by same committee as the monument.

Peter Parker image. Click for full size.

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6. Peter Parker

From The Pictorial Field-Book of The War of 1812 by Benson John Lossing 1896, p. 946.

Caulk's Field Monument sign at the the corner of Tolchester Road and Caulk's Field Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012

7. Caulk's Field Monument sign at the the corner of Tolchester Road and Caulk's Field Road

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,302 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on January 17, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.