Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Restless Time
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
1. Restless Time Marker
About 3,200 American Troops waited at Long Old Fields on August 22, 1814,while Brigadier General William Winder Considered his next move. Camped eight miles from Washington, they could respond if the enemy advanced from either the Patuxent or the Potomac.Fearing a night attack, Winder moved the troops to the Washington Navy Yard. British patrols en route to Bladensburg arrived at Long Old Fields just after the Americans left.
Erected 2014 by National Park Service.
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° 48.025′ N, 76° 49.533′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Woodyard Road. The marker is in Mellwood Pond Community Park on Woodyard Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6491 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
2. Restless Time Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
3. Long Old Fields
"[Brigadier] General Winder retired...to a place called Old Fields, which covered equally Bladensburg and the bridges on the Eastern Branch, and Fort Washington." - Secretary of State James Monroe, November 13, 1814. Close-up of Lossing's 1850 Map on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
4. False Alarm
Cattle running through the camp about 2:00 a.m. on August 23 spooked some of the edgy soldiers, who feared it was the enemy attack. Despite their sleepless night, the troops put on "a good appearance" for President Madison's review that morning.Close-up of Gerry Embleton image on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
5. Starbucks at Long Old Fields
Starbucks in Forestville marks the approximate site of Long Old Fields. As Ralph Echelman says, "The area is heavily developed and retains no historical integrity."
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
6. Mellwood Pond
Community Park
Donated by Mitchells
MNCPCC
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 26, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
