Dundalk in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

North Point State Park - Sept. 12, 1814 Battlefield

Battle of North Point

Photographed by Shane Oliver, May 23, 2020

1. North Point State Park - Sept. 12, 1814 Battlefield Marker

Inscription. Fought on September 12, 1814, the Battle of North Point was a key part of Baltimore's successful defense. On this spot, volunteer militia valiantly stood up against hardened British veterans. The battle here, along with the defense of Fort McHenry, restored a sense of pride among the American defenders. Francis Scott Key penned the "Star Spangled Banner" after witnessing the "bombs bursting in air." American victories in Baltimore and at Plattsburgh in upstate New York helped save the American republic. In this painting, the Back River is in the foreground, Bear Creek is to the far left center, and Bread and Cheese Creek is to the right. Present-day North Point State Battlefield is located in the center, just to the right of where North Point Road intersects with Trappe Road. The burning log house is near today's Battle Acre Park. The Methodist Meeting House is visible to the left of the bridge. This painting shows the apex of the Battle of North Point, with some British troops attacking the main American line, while others are attempting to move around the American left flank.

Erected by Maryland Park Service.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1814.

Location. 39° 16.812′ N, 76° 29.123′ W. Marker is in Dundalk, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is on North Point Boulevard (Maryland Route 151), on the right when traveling east. Marker is located within the North Point Battlefield Park, a sub-unit of North Point State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dundalk MD 21222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hitting Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delay Tactic (about 500 feet away); Proud of Our Stand (about 500 feet away); Squeeze Tactic (about

Photographed by Shane Oliver, May 23, 2020

2. North Point State Park - Sept. 12, 1814 Battlefield Marker

600 feet away); To Honor the Heroes (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Proud of Our Stand (about 700 feet away); Witness to Battle (about 700 feet away); Battle Acre (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dundalk.

More about this marker. The bottom left of the marker contains the caption: "Battle of North Point, painting by Richard Schlecht. Image courtesy of the National Park Service."

Rear of marker, facing North Point Blvd (MD-151) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shane Oliver, May 23, 2020

3. Rear of marker, facing North Point Blvd (MD-151)

Battlefield landscape near the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shane Oliver, May 23, 2020

4. Battlefield landscape near the marker.

North Point State Battlefield - Sept. 12, 1814 Battlefield Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Eugene Reyes, January 2, 2026

5. North Point State Battlefield - Sept. 12, 1814 Battlefield Marker

Bear Creek Heritage Trail - at North Point State Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Eugene Reyes

6. Bear Creek Heritage Trail - at North Point State Battlefield

Park at State Battlefield - Follow Bear Creek Heritage Trail marked to Battle Acre - Exit Gate at Rear of Battle Acre. The Trail is Self-Guided to Bear Creek after exiting Battle Acre. See Attached Brochure

North Point State Battlefield - Bear Creek Heritage Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Eugene Reyes

7. North Point State Battlefield - Bear Creek Heritage Trail

Park at State Battlefield Parking Lot. Follow Bear Creek Heritage Trail Signs to Battle Acre Park - Exit Battle Acre - Rear Side Gate - Use Bear Creek Heritage Trail Map Brochure for Self-Guided Tour to Bear Creek Park - for Beautiful Overlook 1814 Battle of North Point across Upper Bear Creek's (Swan Harbor). Charlesmont Park was Position of British Army on Bear Creek - Battle Monument School and Beach Area was Position of American Rifle Companies on Bear Creek.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2020, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Robert Eugene Reyes of Pasadena, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.