Edgemere in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War in the Chesapeake
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed By Mike McKeown
1. War in the Chesapeake Marker
(side 1)
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.
The strategically important Chesapeake Bay region felt the brunt of the war, choked by shipping blockades and ravaged by enemy raids. The events in this region were crucial to the outcome of the war.
Though there was no clear victor at the end of the war, the United States protected its democracy and emerged with heightened stature on the world stage.
(side 2)
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The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the war on this county and the world.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 13.222′ N, 76° 25.874′ W. Marker is in Edgemere, Maryland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Unexpected Resistance (here, next to this marker); Nature's Engineer (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shaw Family Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Wetlands (approx. 0.6 miles away); Todd’s Inheritance (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Heavy Price (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Presbytery of Baltimore (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dreaded Alarm (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgemere.
Photographed By Mike McKeown
2. War in the Chesapeake Marker
Side 2
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on September 19, 2023, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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