Queenstown in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bowlingly

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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 19, 2007

1. Bowlingly Marker

Inscription. Surveyed 15 September, 1658, for James Bowling as “Bowlingley.” Patented to John Tully May 29, 1660. On August 20-30, 1813, the attack on Queenstown by the British led by Sir James Napier under Sir John Warren took place here; the forces were landed at Blakeford, failing to capture American troops the British retired to Kent Island Narrows.

Erected 1939 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1658.

Location. 38° 59.51′ N, 76° 9.419′ W. Marker is in Queenstown, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. It is at the intersection of Embert Avenue and Maryland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Embert Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Queenstown MD 21658, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

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: A different marker also named Bowlingly (a few steps from this marker); "O! say can you see…" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War in the Chesapeake (about 500 feet away); Surprise at Queenstown (about 500 feet away); Colonial Courthouse

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(about 500 feet away); Queenstown (about 500 feet away); “Lord’s Gift” (approx. half a mile away); St. Peter’s Church (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenstown.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 19, 2007

2. Bowlingly

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,259 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.