Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
British Disgrace
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
1. British Disgrace Marker
Inscription.
British Disgrace. Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. British soldiers allegedly camped at Trinity Episcopal Church and tore pages from the church registry when they passed through in August 1814. Rector Thomas John Claggett also served St. Thomas Parish in Croom, another church on the British invasion route., Trinity Church was founded in 1810. The present structure dates from after the War of 18 12.
British soldiers allegedly camped at Trinity Episcopal Church and tore pages from the church registry when they passed through in August 1814. Rector Thomas John Claggett also served St. Thomas Parish in Croom, another church on the British invasion route.
Trinity Church was founded in 1810. The present structure dates from after the War of 1812.
Location. 38° 48.891′ N, 76° 45.163′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Church Street. Marker is at Trinity Episcopal Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14515 Church St,, Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
In front of Bishop Thomas John Claggett, D. D. marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
4. British Soldiers Invade Trinity Church
Close-up of Gerry Embleton image on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
5. Walking Tour
Two other War of 1812 sites are nearby. The grave and home site of Dr. William Beanes is 0.3 mile north—his capture by the British led to the writing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Darnall’s Chance (0.3 mile farther east) was home to the only person known to be tried for treason during the war.for treason during the war.
Close-up of map on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
6. Trinity Church Registry
“Several leaves here and some other parts of this book were torn out by some of [Major General Robert] Ross’s soldiers...in the Church... To their eternal disgrace be it recorded.” — John Read Magruder, clerk of the vestry, August 1814
Close-up of image on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
7. Trinity Church Tower
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
8. Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church 1810
Sign over the front gate
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 2, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.