Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Elkton

Originally called “Head of Elk”

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 29, 2006

1. Elkton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lafayette embarked his troops March 8, 1781 to capture Benedict Arnold. Returned April 9, began overland march to Virginia April 12, 1781.

Washington and Rochambeau with their combined forces stopped Sept. 6-7, 1781 on way to Yorktown.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1781.

Location. 39° 36.479′ N, 75° 49.783′ W. Marker is in Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Street (Maryland Route 268), on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkton MD 21921, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "O! say can you see..." (a few steps from this marker); Fighting Back (a few steps from this marker); War in the Chesapeake

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(a few steps from this marker); Michael Rudulph (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elkton, Wedding Capital of the East (about 400 feet away); Mitchell House (about 500 feet away); “Partridge Hill” (about 500 feet away); Cecil County Doughboy Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkton.

Marker is in front of Elkton Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 29, 2006

2. Marker is in front of Elkton Town Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,157 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on August 3, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.