At Patapsco Neck
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The narrow land shaped by Bear Creek, Bread and Cheese Creek, and Back River was the site of the Battle of North Point, September 12, 1814. Some 3,200 Americans clashed with 4,500 British to delay the advance on Baltimore.When Britain threatened Baltimore a year earlier, Bear Creek was considered a potential landing spot. More than 400 militiamen were positioned at Camp Eagleston where Bear Creek joins the Patapsco. Life Line-The British used Bear Creek to provide the army with communication and support. After the battle, many of the wounded were transported in small boats down Bear Creek to troopships anchored at North Point.
“Brigadier General (John) Stricker took a good position at the junction of the two roads leading from this place to North Point, having his right flanked by Bear Creek and his left by a marsh. He here awaited the approach of the Enemy”
Major General Samuel Smith to acting Secretary of War James Monroe, September 19, 1814.
(Inscription above the painting in the center)
In this view of the Battle of North Point, Back River is in the foreground, Bear Creek is upper left, and Bread
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Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series lists.
Location. 39° 16.65′ N, 76° 29.1′ W. Marker is in Dundalk, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Memorial is on North Point Road. The marker is located on the grounds of Battle Acre Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dundalk MD 21222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Defenders Honored (here, next to this marker); The Conflict upon this Battle Field (here, next to this marker); Home of the Brave (a few steps from this marker); Battle of North Point (a few steps from this marker); Battle Acre (within shouting distance of this marker); Proud of Our Stand (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To Honor the Heroes (about 500 feet away); Hitting Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dundalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 888 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
