Clinton in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Wilkes Booth
Escape of an Assassin
— War on the Chesapeake —
Those strains continued even after Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. John Wilkes Booth used the help of Southern Maryland’s Confederate underground during his flight from Washington, D.C. after shooting President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
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Discover the story of Booth’s escape and other fascinating history for yourself as you drive through some of Maryland’s prettiest countryside and most charming small towns. Follow the sign of the bugle to learn about the war on the Chesapeake, visit the site of the war’s largest prison camp and follow Booth to his eventual capture south of the Potomac River.
Please drive carefully as you enjoy the history and beauty of Maryland’s Civil War Trails.
Erected by Maryland Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Booth's Escape, and the Maryland Civil War Trails series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1853.
Location. 38° 45.868′ N, 76° 53.846′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of Brandywine Road and Woolyard Road (Maryland Highway 223) on Brandywine Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton MD 20735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Surratt Tavern (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named John Wilkes Booth (a few steps from this marker); The Mary Surratt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crucifix (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louise F. Cosca Regional Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Thrift School (approx. 2.7 miles away); His Lordship’s Kindness (approx. 3 miles away); Slaves’ Infirmary [on His Lordship’s Kindness] (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.
Also see . . . Booth's Escape Byway, Maryland Office of Tourism. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 9, 2020
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on August 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on August 25, 2018, by Christopher J Shelton of Indianapolis, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.