Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Havre De Grace, Maryland
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March To Victory

— W3R Victory Town —

Havre De Grace, Maryland side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 12, 2026

1. Havre De Grace, Maryland side of marker

Inscription. On Sept. 9, 1781, 2,500 French troops, with horses, wagons, and oxen were ferried across the Susquehanna River. They encamped in Havre de Grace as over 800 Continental Army troops followed, all heading to Yorktown.

Text on Back
In 1781, American and French troops marched to Yorktown, Virginia, via the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. After a siege, the British surrendered on October 19, leading to a free American nation.

Erected 2026 by The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1781.

Location. 39° 32.93′ N, 76° 5.382′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. It is at the intersection of North Washington Street and Pennington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Washington St, Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Central Maryland.

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It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Rochambeau Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Geo Washington Traveled This Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The People of Havre de Grace" (about 300 feet away); War in the Chesapeake (about 300 feet away); "O! say can you see…" (about 300 feet away); No Respect (about 700 feet away); 'We used to have a race track' (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Dream Race at the Graw" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

Other markers no longer nearby. Out of the Flames (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Surprise Attack (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker.

March To Victory side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 12, 2026

2. March To Victory side of marker

The marker was unveiled on September 12, 2026

Also see . . . 2026-09-12 Victory Town Dedication. Photos taken at the dedication of this historical marker (Submitted on September 18, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia.)

Havre De Grace, Maryland / March To Victory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, September 12, 2026

3. Havre De Grace, Maryland / March To Victory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 13, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Havre De Grace, Maryland⎯⎯⎯March To Victory

— W3R Victory Town —

Havre De Grace, Maryland
⎯⎯⎯
March To Victory