Prince Frederick 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° 32.302′ N, 76° 34.945′ W. Marker is in Prince Frederick, Maryland, in Calvert County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Duke Street, on the right when traveling south
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Michael J. Moore (here, next to this marker); "O! say can you see " (here, next to this marker); Panic in Prince Frederick (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Green (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Frederick Library Firsts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arthur Storer Planetarium (approx. 0.9 miles away); W. S. Brooks High School (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Frederick.
Photographed by F. Robby, August 20, 2013
2. Panic in Prince Frederick Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 3, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 24, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 3, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
