Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock and His Men
Erected by Janet Montgomery Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1842.
Location. 39° 5.02′ N, 77° 9.075′ W. Marker is in Rockville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Courthouse Square near East Jefferson Street (Maryland Route 28), on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of the Old Red Brick Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockville MD 20850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gettysburg Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Witness to History (a few steps from this marker); 1891 Red Brick Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial of Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution (a few steps from this marker); Rockville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Monongahela 1755 - Braddock's Defeat. (Submitted on January 18, 2006.)
2. Montgomery County and 1755: A War, a Tavern and a Park. (PDF) the Preservationist, Spring 2005. (Submitted on April 17, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 4, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,007 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 15, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 17, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.