West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel Wells and Henry G. McComas
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
1. Daniel Wells and Henry G. McComas Marker
It appears that the citizens of Baltimore did not expect and were totally unprepared for the landing of the English from the British vessels. Wells and McComas were there to receive them in ambush. General Ross, who had boasted that he would take dinner at Baltimore and supper in Washington or in hell, led the 3,000 British. Suddenly Wells and McComas opened fire and Ross fell dead. Men bring fatal shots, killing both Wells and McComas, they fled to their ships, sailing the day to Baltimore. God prompted them.
May 2, 1778, France's acknowledgement of the Independence of America.
It was Lafayette who conducted Lord Cornwallis to his final destination.
Jan 20, 1783, English Cabinet signed the final Treaty of Peace with America.
June 13, 1777, Lafayette arrived at Georgetown, South Carolina. He declared that he would conquer or perish in the cause.
Erected 1902 by John G. Taylor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1814.
Location. 39° 54.375′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski (here, next to this marker); Gen's Lafayette and Pulaski (a few steps from this marker); Christian C. Sanderson (a few steps from this marker); The Peace Garden at Birmingham (within shouting distance of this marker); The Friends School at Birmingham Meeting House (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
2. Daniel Wells and Henry G. McComas Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Young Martyrs Marker, near the Wells and McComas Monument in Baltimore, Maryland.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
3. Monument Row, including the Daniel Wells and Henry G. McComas Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
4. Daniel Wells and Henry G. McComas Marker
Back side of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
