Bladensburg in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bostwick

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012

1. Bostwick Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1746 by Christopher Lowndes. Home of Benjamin Stoddert First Secretary of the U.S. Navy 1798 -- 1801.

Erected by the Toaping Castle Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.

Location. 38° 56.268′ N, 76° 56.065′ W. Marker is in Bladensburg, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on 48th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker on the right of the rear door of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3901 48th Street, Bladensburg MD 20710, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Preserving the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); An Evolving Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); British Stopover (within shouting distance of this marker); A Workplace of Many Generations (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowndes' Urban Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bostwick (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Market Square & Stone House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casualties of War (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bladensburg.

Also see . . .
1. Bostwick (Bladensburg, Maryland). Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on September 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Bostwick house. Atlas Obscura website entry (Submitted on September 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional commentary.
1. The War of 1812
Benjamin Stoddert died in 1813.

via NPS, unknown

2. Bostwick

In August 1814 Bostwick was occupied by Thomas Barclay, British prisoner-of-war agent. His American counterpart John Mason had required him to move to Bladensburg. As British troops approached Bladensburg on August 24th, Mason ordered Barclay to move to Hagerstown. Barclay delayed, citing the need to guard his papers and his lack of a carriage. Mason sent him a carriage and Barclay left at 11:00 am, just before the battle began. His assistant George Barton entertained General Ross and other British officers here at Bostwick after the battle.

— Submitted December 21, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Bostwick Marker to the right of the back door of Bostwick image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012

3. Bostwick Marker to the right of the back door of Bostwick

Bostwick from the Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012

4. Bostwick from the Front

Bostwick from the rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012

5. Bostwick from the rear

Christopher Lowndes initials on the Chimney at Bostwick image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012

6. Christopher Lowndes initials on the Chimney at Bostwick

Woodpecker hole in a Doric column at Bostwick image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012

7. Woodpecker hole in a Doric column at Bostwick

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 17, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.