Near McHenry in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Col. James McHenry of Baltimore

(1753 - 1816)

May 22, 2002

1. Col. James McHenry of Baltimore Marker

Inscription. Aide to Gen. George Washington during the revolution, McHenry was a physician, signer of the constitution from Maryland and Secretary of War from 1796-1800. Named in his honor was the Baltimore fort that withstood the British bombardment Sept. 13-14, 1814. He purchased, circa 1805, land near here in what was then called Buffalo Marsh and Cherry Tree Meadows, and this settlement took his name.

Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1866.

Location. 39° 32.765′ N, 79° 21.072′ W. Marker is near McHenry, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker is on Garrett Highway (U.S. 219), on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the scenic overlook just north of the Deep Creek Lake bridge as you approach McHenry from the south on US 219. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Henry MD 21541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The National Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Western Maryland (approx. 1.2 miles away); Deep Creek Lake (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Grave of Meshack Browning

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(approx. 3 miles away); Fighting Forest Fires (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McHenry.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 30, 2023

2. Col. James McHenry of Baltimore Marker

Marker is located at a roadside pulloff along US-219.

View From Overlook image. Click for full size.

May 22, 2002

3. View From Overlook

Marsh Mountain is in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2006. This page has been viewed 2,733 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 2, 2006. 2. submitted on September 30, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on January 2, 2006.