Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
War in the Chesapeake
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 16, 2016
1. War in the Chesapeake Marker
The strategically important Chesapeake Bay region felt the brunt of the war, choked by shipping blockades and ravaged by enemy raids. The events in this region were crucial to the outcome of the war.
Though there was no clear victor at the end of the war, the United States protected its democracy and emerged with heightened stature on the world stage.
Explore this pivotal time in American history along the Star-Spangled Banner National Historical Trail.
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Pride of Baltimore II, reproduction 1812 schooner
The Final Stand at Bladensburg, MD, 24 August 1814 by Charles Waterhouse
Erected 2015 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.
Location. 38° 10.987′ N, 76° 55.084′ W. Marker is in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. It can be reached from Popes Creek Road near Bridges Creek Road
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Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Northern Neck. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: O! say can you see (here, next to this marker); Explore a trail network (here, next to this marker); Free to Fight (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Popes Creek Plantation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Memorial Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dairy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Artery of Commerce (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonial Beach.
Other markers no longer nearby. George Washington Birthplace Site (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); George Washingtons Birthplace (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Archeology at Popes Creek (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. National Park Service (Submitted on August 22, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. George Washington Birthplace National Monument. National Park Service (Submitted on August 22, 2016.)
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 16, 2016
2. War in the Chesapeake Marker
This marker is the second marker from left to right.
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 16, 2016
3. War in the Chesapeake Marker
The markers are on the wall on the left side of the Visitor Center
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
