Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John O'Neill

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, June 6, 2008

1. John O'Neill Marker

Inscription.
This cannon of the War of 1812
marks the site of the battery on Concord Point
where
John O'Neill
1769-1838
served the guns single handed during the
British attack upon Havre de Grace
May 3, 1813 until disabled and captured.
He was released from the British frigate Maid Stone through the intercession of his young daughter, Matilda, to whom Admiral Cockburn gave his gold-mounted snuff-box in a token of her heroism. As a tribute to the gallant conduct of her father, the citizens of Philadelphia presented to him a handsome sword.

Erected by the citizens of Havre de Grace and the descendants of John O'Neill in the year of the National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial 1914.

Erected 1914 by the citizens of Havre de Grace and the descendants of John O'Neill.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1758.

Location. 39° 32.44′ N, 76° 5.081′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is in Millard E. Tydings Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dangerous Waters (here, next to this marker); The point where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay

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(a few steps from this marker); British Landing (a few steps from this marker); Concord Point Light Station (a few steps from this marker); Principio Destroyed (within shouting distance of this marker); The Concord Point Light Keeper’s House and Property, 1827-1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Havre de Grace (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeper of the Light (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

John O'Neill marker and cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, June 6, 2008

2. John O'Neill marker and cannon

As of Dec 12, 2009, the cannon has been removed from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. As of Dec 12, 2009, the cannon has been removed from the marker

The Missing Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 13, 2012

4. The Missing Cannon

As of May 12, 2012 the cannon has still not been returned to the monument.

Where Is The Cannon? image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 13, 2012

5. Where Is The Cannon?

The cannon is
having preservation
work done at the
Maryland
Conservation
Laboratory

Cannon Returned image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 4, 2013

6. Cannon Returned

This 2013 photo shows the cannon returned to its rightful place.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,813 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2012. 6. submitted on December 18, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.