Near Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War in the Chesapeake
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
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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.
Explore this pivotal time in American history along the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 38° 19.894′ N, 76° 27.848′ W. Marker is near Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County. It can be
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, 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: "O! say can you see " (here, next to this marker); Menace on the Horizon (here, next to this marker); Marine Railway Gears (a few steps from this marker); Chaney Rail Skiff (a few steps from this marker); Whittington Rail Skiff (a few steps from this marker); Yawl Boat (a few steps from this marker); Hooper Island Launch Penguin (a few steps from this marker); Crab Skiff Pep (Reproduction)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 31 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
