Near McHenry in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Col. James McHenry of Baltimore

(1753 - 1816)

May 22, 2002

1. Col. James McHenry of Baltimore Marker

Inscription. Aide to Gen. George Washington during the revolution, McHenry was a physician, signer of the constitution from Maryland and Secretary of War from 1796-1800. Named in his honor was the Baltimore fort that withstood the British bombardment Sept. 13-14, 1814. He purchased, circa 1805, land near here in what was then called Buffalo Marsh and Cherry Tree Meadows, and this settlement took his name.

Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1866.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 32.765′ N, 79° 21.072′ W. Marker was near McHenry, Maryland, in Garrett County. It was on Garrett Highway (U.S. 219), on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the scenic overlook just north of the Deep Creek Lake bridge as you approach McHenry from the south on US 219. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Mc Henry MD 21541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking

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distance of this location: Before Deep Creek Lake (here, next to this marker); Boats of Deep Creek Lake (approx. half a mile away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.7 miles away); Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wisp Ski Resort (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McHenry.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 30, 2023

2. Col. James McHenry of Baltimore Marker

Marker is located at a roadside pulloff along US-219.

View From Overlook image. Click for full size.

May 22, 2002

3. View From Overlook

Marsh Mountain is in the distance.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 12, 2025

4. Col. James McHenry of Baltimore Marker

Marker is missing. Only its post remains.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2006. This page has been viewed 3,224 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 2, 2006. 2. submitted on September 30, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on January 2, 2006. 4. submitted on June 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.