Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Apt Anchorage
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
— War of 1812 —
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015
1. Apt Anchorage Marker
Inscription.
Apt Anchorage. Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. The point to the north protruding into the river is appropriately called “Point Patience” as it was difficult to maneuver around in the era of sail. The south side of the point provided good anchorage, visibility, protection from other ships, and nearby fresh water. On June 26, 1814, British frigate Loire, damaged during the Second Battle of St. Leonard Creek, withdrew here for repairs.
“Point Patience…is the place of general rendezvous for the enemy’s fleet…” , -Baltimore Federal Republican, July 16, 1814.
Local Opposition , The British raided Point Patience on June 26, 1814, destroying the home of Dr. William D. Somervell. Similar actions up and down the river caused many inhabitants to oppose the war. Some prohibited American forces from stationing at their farms, knowing the militia could not provide security.
The point to the north protruding into the river is appropriately called “Point Patience” as it was difficult to maneuver around in the era of sail. The south side of the point provided good anchorage, visibility, protection from other ships, and nearby fresh water. On June 26, 1814, British frigate Loire, damaged during the Second Battle of St. Leonard Creek, withdrew here for repairs.
“Point Patience…is the place of general rendezvous for the enemy’s fleet…” -Baltimore Federal Republican, July 16, 1814.
Local Opposition The British raided Point Patience on June 26, 1814, destroying the home of Dr. William D. Somervell. Similar actions up and down the river caused many inhabitants to oppose the war. Some prohibited American forces from stationing at their farms, knowing the militia could not provide security.
Erected by National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1814.
Location. 38° 19.763′ N, 76° 28.104′ W. Marker is in Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County
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. Marker is on Thomas Johnson Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the “Pepper” Langley Fishing Pier & Boat Launch Facility. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Solomons MD 20688, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Close up of the map on the Apt Anchorage Marker
1814 British Chart of Lower Patuxent River by Pulteney Malcolm
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015
3. Apt Anchorage Marker under Solomons Island Bridge (SR 4)
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015
4. Apt Anchorage Marker-Sunset over the Patuxent River
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 10, 2015
5. Sign at the entrance to the fishing pier and boat launch
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.