Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

This Tree Dedicated to Major Richard Heath

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020

1. This Tree Dedicated to Major Richard Heath Marker

Inscription. Commanded the Battalion of the 5th MD. Regiment that first engaged the British advance at the Battle of North Point where their general, Sir Robert Ross, was killed September 12th, 1814.

Erected 1932 by 5th Maryland Regiment.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1814.

Location. 39° 15.867′ N, 76° 34.927′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. Marker can be reached from Constellation Plaza, 0.1 miles east of Wallace Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lieutenant John Frazier (here, next to this marker); Francis Scott Key (a few steps from this marker); Colonel James McHenry (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Colonel Joseph Sterett (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Major J.J. Ulrich Rivaldi (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to George Washington (a few steps from this marker);

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Lieutenant H.S. Newcomb (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to General John Stricker (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 25, 2021

2. This Tree Dedicated to Major Richard Heath Marker

Marker can be seen at the base of the tree.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020

3. This Tree Dedicated to Major Richard Heath Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.