University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Independence in the Revolution and War of 1812
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2003
1. National Independence in the Revolution and War of 1812 Marker
the illustrious men
interred within this enclosure who
assisted in the achievement of
National Independence
in the
Revolution and War of 1812
are the following
Samuel Chase, 1741 – 1811, Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Colonel John Eager Howard, 1752 – 1827, Hero of the Battle of Cowpens, 1781
Governor of Maryland 1831-1833
Colonel Tench Tilghman, 1744 – 1786, who as General Washington’s aide-de-camp bore the sword of the surrendered Cornwallis from Yorktown to Congress at Philadelphia with the first news of peace at the close of the Revolution, Oct. 23, 1781
Lieut. Griffith Evans, 1780 – 1816, Deer Creek Batallion, Harford Co., Md.
Major Richard K. Heath, 5th Regt. who commanded the advance guard which attacked the British forces and led to the death of General Robert Ross before the Battle of North Point on Sept. 12, 1814
Daniel Bowley, 1744 – 1807, Officer Md. Militia at the Battle of Monmouth
Lieut. Samuel Jennings
Alexander Stevenson, 1788 – 1824, 5th Regt. at North Point
C. A. Callendar, 1784 – 1872, Independent Artillery Fort McHenry
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Here also within the Howard vault from 1843 to 1866 rested the remains of
Author of the National Anthem
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Erected by the National Star Spangled Banner Centennial Commission
September 1914
Erected 1914 by National Star Spangled Banner Centennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1914.
Location. 39° 17.297′ N, 76° 37.64′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in University of Maryland. Marker is on West Redwood Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the wall to the left of the entrance to Old Saint Paul’s Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 866 W Redwood St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2003
2. Marker at Baltimore's Old Saint Paul’s Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2003
3. Armistead Grave
In this tomb rest Colonel George Armistead, Commander of Fort McHenry, and his nephew Gen. Lewis A. Armistead, CSA, who died in Gettysburg after Pickett's Charge.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 18, 2003
4. Howard Vault
In this vault lies Colonel John Eager Howard, Revolutionary War hero. This vault also held the remains of Francis Scott Key.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,558 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
