Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock and His Men
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 14, 2006
1. Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock and His Men Plaque
Erected by Janet Montgomery Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddocks Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1842.
Location. 39° 5.02′ N, 77° 9.075′ W. Marker is in Rockville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is on Courthouse Square near East Jefferson Street (Maryland Route 28), on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of the Old Red Brick Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockville MD 20850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gettysburg Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Witness to History (a few steps from this marker); 1891 Red Brick Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial of Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution
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Other markers no longer nearby. Court House Square (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Confederate Monument (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Montgomery County Court House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Monongahela 1755 - Braddock's Defeat. (Submitted on January 18, 2006.)
2. Montgomery County and 1755: A War, a Tavern and a Park. (PDF) the Preservationist, Spring 2005. (Submitted on April 17, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 4, 2021
2. Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock and His Men Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 7, 2007
3. Braddock Marker Stone
Stands next to the Maryland Civil War Trails Markers.
Library of Congress
4. Gen. Braddock
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,321 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 15, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 17, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
