Bladensburg in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bostwick
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012
1. Bostwick Marker
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. Marker 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.
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); A Workplace of Many Generations (within shouting distance of this marker); British Stopover (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
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Also see . . .
1. Bostwick (Bladensburg, Maryland). Wikipedia entry (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.)
3. Benjamin Stoddert. Naval History and Heritage website entry (Submitted on December 19, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
1. The War of 1812
Benjamin Stoddert died in 1813. 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.
via NPS, unknown
2. Bostwick
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
NPGallery Digital Asset Management System
NPGallery Digital Asset Management System
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012
3. Bostwick Marker to the right of the back door of Bostwick
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012
4. Bostwick from the Front
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012
5. Bostwick from the rear
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012
6. Christopher Lowndes initials on the Chimney at Bostwick
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2012
7. Woodpecker hole in a Doric column at Bostwick
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 13 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.
