Piney Point in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
British Landing Prevented
July 17, 1776
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, May 2, 2009
1. British Landing Prevented Marker
Capt. Rezin Beall (later Brig. Gen. in "Flying Camp") was wounded here in repulse of British efforts to cross to mainland from St. George's Island. Fighting continued until July 29, Lord Dunmore, commanding 72 marauding British vessels on Potomac River, was also wounded here. Offshore, five British ships were disabled.Erected by Maryland Historical Trust & Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1722.
Location. 38° 8.122′ N, 76° 29.878′ W. Marker is in Piney Point, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker is on Piney Point Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is just beyond bridge at St. George's Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Piney Point MD 20674, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Dory Boat (approx. 1.7 miles away); Military Influence (approx. 1.7 miles away); Natural Highways (approx. 1.7 miles away); Piney Point Lighthouse
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, May 2, 2009
2. Marker with Potomac River in background.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, May 2, 2009
3. Welcome to Historic St. George Island
Site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War in Maryland July 1776
Founded 1634
Founded 1634
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
