Near Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Explosive Scene
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
1. Explosive Scene Marker
“I instantly sent orders for our Marines and Naval Forces at Pig Point to be forthwith moved to Mount Calvert and
with the utmost expedition to join the Army, which I also most readily agreed to accompany.”
– British Rear Adm. George Cockburn to Vice Adm. Alexander F.I. Cochrane, August 27, 1814
On to Washington
Anchored off Mount Calvert, British Rear Admiral Cockburn reported “the complete destruction of this Flotilla of the Enemy which has lately occupied So much of our attention.” Cockburn set out to join the assault on Washington, D.C. At the same time, Joshua Barney with 400 American flotillamen rushed to help defend the capital.
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 1814.
Location. 38° 47.075′ N, 76° 42.909′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: The War of 1812 and the Chesapeake Flotilla (a few steps from this marker); Chesapeake Beach Railway (a few steps from this marker); African-Americans at Mount Calvert (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Calvert Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Calvert Federal Period Plantation House (within shouting distance of this marker); Billingsley's Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Calvert, Early Town (about 400 feet away); Woodland Indians (about 400 feet away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Billingsley's Point (was about 300 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by F. Robby, August 19, 2013
2. Explosive Scene Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 15, 2013
3. Explosive Scene Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, August 19, 2013
4. Explosive Scene Marker
Looking out toward the Patuxent River.
Photographed by F. Robby, August 19, 2013
5. Explosive Scene Marker
Looking toward the Mount Calvert Plantation House.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 15, 2013
6. Explosive Scene Marker
Overlooking the Patuxent River at Pig Point.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 15, 2013
7. The Destruction of Barney's Flotilla
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 15, 2013
8. C. W. Cup
This grog cup was salvaged from an underwater excavation of a flotilla vessel. "C.W." may refer to Caesar Wentworth, ship's cook on the Scorpion.
Close-up of photo on marker
State Highway Administration
State Highway Administration
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2012, by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area of Hyattsville, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,171 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 26, 2012, by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area of Hyattsville, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 24, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 1, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 1, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • F. Robby was the editor who published this page.
