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

War in the Chesapeake

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, July 12, 2012

1. War in the Chesapeake Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. 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. 39° 32.92′ N, 76° 5.451′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Pennington Avenue. Marker is in front of the Havre de Grace Visitor's

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Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Surprise Attack (here, next to this marker); "O! say can you see…" (here, next to this marker); "The People of Havre de Grace" (a few steps from this marker); No Respect (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Out of the Flames (about 500 feet away); Rochambeau Plaza (about 500 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.

Havre de Grace Visitor's Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, September 23, 2012

2. Havre de Grace Visitor's Center

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.