St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Michaels

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019

1. St. Michaels Marker

Inscription. This town was attacked by a British force during the night of August 10, 1813, but they were driven back to their boats at sunrise. A gun used in its defense is mounted in the town square.

Erected 1934 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 38° 46.749′ N, 76° 13.19′ W. Marker is in St. Michaels, Maryland, in Talbot County. It is on South Talbot Street (Maryland Route 33) just east of Seymour Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the school grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Michaels MD 21663, 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 walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); This Cannon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lewis Tarr House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maryland National Bank Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maritime Legend #21663 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Under Fire (approx. half a mile away); Rebuilding Rosie Parks (approx. 0.6 miles away); From Seafood Packing to Tourism (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Michaels.

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Other markers no longer nearby. The Miles River (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Captain John Smith's Shallop (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007

2. St. Michaels Marker

Stump of the St. Michaels marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 25, 2012

3. Stump of the St. Michaels marker

Sign on the stump of the St. Michaels Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 25, 2012

4. Sign on the stump of the St. Michaels Marker

This Historic Marker was removed by the Maryland State Highway Administration under authority of the Maryland Historical Trust --- This Marker to be refurbished and reinstalled.

Historic Cannon used in defense of St. Michaels. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007

5. Historic Cannon used in defense of St. Michaels.

St. Michaels Town Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007

6. St. Michaels Town Square

1812 Centennial Cannon in St. Mary's Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 23, 2012

7. 1812 Centennial Cannon in St. Mary's Square

The St. Michaels marker refers to this cannon in St. Mary's Square. It was dedicated on August 13, 1913.

St. Michaels Harbor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007

8. St. Michaels Harbor

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,752 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on November 26, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 27, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on October 27, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 7. submitted on November 24, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on October 27, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.