Near Preston in Caroline County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Dickenson
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 12, 2011
1. Charles Dickenson Marker
Born here on Wiltshire Manor in Caroline County in 1780. Moved to Foxley Hall, Easton on 1795. He read law under Judge Marshall. He met Andrew Jackson traveling across the Eastern Shore to the United States Congress. He moved to Nashville Tennessee. Killed by Jackson in a duel May 30, 1806 in the Red River Valley of Kentucky. Body returned here by Truxton faithful Negro servant. Lead casket found 500 yards east of this spot Dec. 1, 1965.Erected 1966 by Caroline County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1910.
Location. 38° 45.709′ N, 75° 52.659′ W. Marker is near Preston, Maryland, in Caroline County. Marker is at the intersection of Auction Road (Maryland Route 621) and Harmony Road (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling east on Auction Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Preston MD 21655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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More about this marker. Local historians indicate the original spelling of Dickenson was Dickinson. Original source documents contain the original spelling, while more contemporary spelling evolved to Dickenson.
Also see . . .
1. Charles Dickinson. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on December 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The History of Caroline County, Maryland, From Its Beginning. The circumstances connected with the famous duel between Andrew Jackson of Tennessee and Charles Dickinson of Caroline County, Maryland, are herewith given as gleaned from several apparently reliable sources. (Submitted on August 14, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Charles Henry Dickinson. "Find A Grave" entry solves the mystery of "Where is Charles Dickinson?" (Submitted on December 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Duels
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 12, 2011
2. Wide view of the Charles Dickenson Marker
At a rural crossroads, the marker and the vault, which at one time was believed to contain the body of Charles Dickenson.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 12, 2011
3. The Charles Dickenson burial vault
A body, believed at that time to be Dickenson, was interred here in 1965.
4. Depiction of Jackson Dikinson Duel
Photographed By somalove, Find A Grave, 2012
5. Charles Dickenson gravesite at the Old Nashville Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,247 times since then and 80 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week May 29, 2016. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 28, 2016. 5. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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