Colmar Manor in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Fort Lincoln
1680 • Original land granted from Lord Baltimore to George Conn
1683 • Old Spring House erected - One of the oldest buildings in the State of Maryland
1800 - 1859 • The Dueling Grounds - Site of the 1820 duel between Steven Decatur and James Barron
1812 - 1814 • The Battle of Bladensburg - War of 1812
Joshua Barney's gallant defense of Washington is eventually overwhelmed
1861 • Fort Lincoln and Battery Jameson form part of the Eastern Defense perimeter of Washington During the Civil War
Circa 1540 • The Lincoln Oak - This historic oak, felled by a thunderstorm in 1994, was a frequent meeting place where President Abraham Lincoln conferred with his generals away from the pressures of the White House
Erected 2002 by the Fort Lincoln Cemetery; Cayola.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. National Won Jeon Shrine of America (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); F.D.N.Y. Memorial (about 800 feet away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 7 (approx. ¼ mile away); Mother's Love (approx. half a mile away); Fort Lincoln (approx. 0.6 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.6 miles away); Victoria amazonica (approx. 0.6 miles away in District of Columbia); Beauty and Business (approx. 0.6 miles away in District of Columbia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colmar Manor.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
