Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Apt Anchorage

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

— War of 1812 —

Apt Anchorage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015

1. Apt Anchorage Marker

Inscription. The point to the north protruding into the river is appropriately called “Point Patience” as it was difficult to maneuver around in the era of sail. The south side of the point provided good anchorage, visibility, protection from other ships, and nearby fresh water. On June 26, 1814, British frigate Loire, damaged during the Second Battle of St. Leonard Creek, withdrew here for repairs.

“Point Patience…is the place of general rendezvous for the enemy’s fleet…”
-Baltimore Federal Republican, July 16, 1814.

Local Opposition
The British raided Point Patience on June 26, 1814, destroying the home of Dr. William D. Somervell. Similar actions up and down the river caused many inhabitants to oppose the war. Some prohibited American forces from stationing at their farms, knowing the militia could not provide security.

Erected by National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1814.

Location. 38° 19.763′ N, 76° 28.104′ W. Marker is in Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County

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. Marker is on Thomas Johnson Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the “Pepper” Langley Fishing Pier & Boat Launch Facility. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Solomons MD 20688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Calvert County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Perils along the Patuxent (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anchor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Drum Point Lighthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Anchor (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ark of Hungerford Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); Volunteer (approx. ¼ mile away); Waterman's Shed (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Solomons.

Close up of the map on the Apt Anchorage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015

2. Close up of the map on the Apt Anchorage Marker

1814 British Chart of Lower Patuxent River by Pulteney Malcolm

Apt Anchorage Marker under Solomons Island Bridge (SR 4) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015

3. Apt Anchorage Marker under Solomons Island Bridge (SR 4)

Apt Anchorage Marker-Sunset over the Patuxent River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015

4. Apt Anchorage Marker-Sunset over the Patuxent River

Sign at the entrance to the fishing pier and boat launch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015

5. Sign at the entrance to the fishing pier and boat launch

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.