This beautiful, ornamental water fountain was built in the early 1900s as part of the Bay Shore Amusement Park. Operating between 1906-1947, the park was located on approximately 20 acres of property in this area. The primary purpose of the . . . — — Map (db m49092) HM
Beyond the trees in front of you is where the Patapsco River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. In 1814, this is where British ships turned into the river to approach and attack Baltimore. In the 1880's the United States was again threatened by . . . — — Map (db m271978) HM
Completed in 1900, this battery contained two 3" rapid fire guns. Named in honor of Lieut. Levi Clagett, who was killed in the defense of Fort McHenry. — — Map (db m68690) HM
This Endicott Period gun battery was built in 1900. It was named for Lieutenant Levi Clagett who died in 1814 defending Fort McHenry. The battery was armed with two 3-inch rapid fire guns on masking parapet carriages. These guns defended the . . . — — Map (db m272066) HM
Battery Harris is a concrete gun emplacement that housed two rapid-fire five-inch rifled guns mounted on balanced pillar carriages. The battery was completed in 1900 and was named for Col. David Harris, the commander of an American artillery . . . — — Map (db m271977) HM
Battery Key is a concrete emplacement that housed eight 12-inch mortars mounted on carriages. The battery was named for Francis Scott Key who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner. The mortars were installed at Fort Howard in 1898 in two pits of four . . . — — Map (db m272053) HM
Completed in 1900 and armed in 1902 with two 6" disappearing rifles. Named in honor of Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, Captain of Volunteer Artillery, in the defense of Fort McHenry, September 13 & 14, 1814. — — Map (db m68692) HM
The large concrete structure to your right is Battery Nicholson. It was named in honor of Judge Joseph H. Nicholson who led the Volunteer Artillery during the defense of Fort McHenry, September 13 and 14, 1814.
Battery Nicholson housed two . . . — — Map (db m271971) HM
Battery Stricker is a concrete gun emplacement that housed two 12-inch rifled guns mounted on disappearing carriages. the battery was completed in 1899 and was named for Brig. Gen. John Stricker, commander of the 3rd Brigade of the Maryland . . . — — Map (db m271972) HM
All of the military buildings, gun batteries, fire control towers, roads, railroad tracks, piers and sea walls in this 1923 picture of Fort Howard were built by civilian contractors. Contractors have always been an essential tool of our armed . . . — — Map (db m272063) HM
The cupola atop the Ridgely house, c. 1767 farmhouse located near here, served as a lookout station in 1813 and 1814, operated by Major Josiah Green. A white flag raised on September 11, 1814, indicated that a British fleet was moving . . . — — Map (db m79760) HM
In the 1960s, the wooded area to the east of this sign was used as an auxiliary training area for the U.S. Army Intelligence School at Fort Hollabird in Dundalk. This area was the site of Duc Huc, a mock Vietnamese village, which operated here . . . — — Map (db m272056) HM
In the trees behind this sign you'll find a square concrete platform with a circular pillar in the center. There is another one just like it on the far side of the derelict buildings to your right. They are the foundations of coast artillery . . . — — Map (db m272058) HM
Built here in 1896 to defend Baltimore from possible naval attack. Named for Col. John Eager Howard, Revolutionary hero. Five coastal artillery batteries bore names of Col. Davis Harris; Francis Scott Key; Judge Joseph H. Nicholson; Brig. Gen. John . . . — — Map (db m68401) HM
Imagine a line of huge enemy warships sailing up the Chesapeake Bay and into the Patapsco River intent on bombarding and invading Baltimore. It happened right here at North Point in 1814 when the British landed 4000 troops and sent a squadron of . . . — — Map (db m271976) HM
Fort Howard had its beginning when the U. S. Government began to purchase land for the post in 1896. Its location at the mouth of the Patapsco River, was excellent for its purpose, the defense of the City of Baltimore from naval attack. Until April . . . — — Map (db m2124) HM
During World War I many new buildings and temporary shelters were erected at Fort Howard to house, train, and feed the additional troops brought here. There were fifteen temporary barracks in the area where you are presently located. The . . . — — Map (db m272049) HM
The area serviced by Fort Howard Elementary School was Fort Howard, Todds Farm, and Penwood Terrace.
In 1945 ladies from Fort Howard, Todds Farm, and Penwood Terrace who had loved ones serving in WWII decided to honor them with a Monument! . . . — — Map (db m271969) HM
During World War I, controlled mines (Image A) were laid in two separate fields across the Patapsco River ship channel. The first was between Fort Howard and Fort Smallwood and the second was between Fort Armistead and Fort Carroll. They remained . . . — — Map (db m272055) HM
Private Bernard Todd paid dearly for having his home used for military purposes. When the British threatened Baltimore in 1813, it was headquarters for American troops who guarded the Patapsco Neck.
Todd’s property also served as a signal house . . . — — Map (db m294781) HM
Transport ships carrying a British invasion force arrived in Old Road Bay, September 11, 1814. Before dawn the next day, troops were ferried to this landing site to begin the 15-mile march to Baltimore. Reinforced by navy warships, they expected . . . — — Map (db m79775) HM
In 1901, Fort Howard was garrisoned by four companies of the Coast Artillery Corps. The 21st, 40th, and 103rd manned the gun batteries, and the 140th maintained the harbor mines and searchlights. Each company included 104 enlisted men and . . . — — Map (db m272051) HM
From 1920 to 1940 the fort was the home of four companies of the 12th Infantry regiment. The image to the left shows two companies on the Parade Grounds in 1936.
The 12th's unit insignia to the right includes a red sea lion signifying action . . . — — Map (db m271982) HM
North American beaver build dams and wetlands that are among the most biologically productive ecosystems in the world. Beavers are considered a "keystone species," one that has a greater impact on its ecosystems in relation to its abundance. . . . — — Map (db m208486) HM
Following a dawn landing at the tip of North Point, British Forces passed here en route to Baltimore. About four miles further on they encountered American skirmishers under Major Heath. — — Map (db m2121) HM
At 3 a.m. on September 12, 1814, British began landing troops and supplies here from ships anchored in Old Road Bay. By 6:30 a.m., columns formed on Long Log Lane (now Old North Point Road) when bugles sounded at 7 a.m., 4700 British soldiers, . . . — — Map (db m2127) HM
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts . . . — — Map (db m271943) HM
The Presbytery of Baltimore here commemorates the first regular services of the Presbyterian Church within its bounds. These were held by the Rev. Hugh Conn in the neighboring house of Thomas Todd in March 1714-15. — — Map (db m68530) HM
Originally built in 1906 by the United Railways and Electric Company on this site, stood the once grand Bay Shore Park Restaurant. As the picture below captures the beauty of the former building's elaborate architecture complete with pergolas and . . . — — Map (db m49090) HM
This building originally contained the electrical generating and power distribution equipment for the fort's searchlights, used for night illumination of the river. — — Map (db m294785) HM
Restored by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum, assisted by Beta Alpha Tau Honor Society-CCBC-Dundalk and B & B Welding Company.
The Shaw residence, located 100 feet west, was used by the British officers as a staging . . . — — Map (db m68529) HM
Developed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company in 1887-91, the Sparrows Point Steel plant and shipyard were purchased by Bethlehem Steel in 1916, and grew to become the largest in the world. Vital supplier of steel and ships during both the World Wars. . . . — — Map (db m95977) HM
This maple was planted by the Patapsco Neck Bicentennial Committee in July 1976, after the tree was used in a display depicting the Battle of North Point at the 1976 Dundalk Heritage Fair. — — Map (db m271973) HM
Thomas Todd settled here from Gloucester County, Virginia, in 1664. Homestead has remained in Todd Family for more than three centuries. Farm once contained 1,700 acres. 17th Century brick house was burned by British Soldiers September 14, 1814, . . . — — Map (db m2123) HM
Todd’s Inheritance is a lasting symbol for Americans land especially Baltimoreans) who stood their ground when attacked by invading forces. Throughout the War of 1812, settlements around the Chesapeake Bay fell to British raiders who had superior . . . — — Map (db m79874) HM
The #26 streetcar brought thousands of Baltimoreans to Bayshore Park. Trolleys provided a convenient way for people to travel and could be chartered for group outings. Many people spent their vacations trolleying, using trolley maps to see where . . . — — Map (db m49089) HM
British troops landing at North Point on September 12, 1814, could almost taste victory. Three weeks earlier they defeated the Americans at Bladensburg and invaded Washington. Now 4,500 men marched up North Point Road toward Baltimore, while the . . . — — Map (db m79759) HM
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high . . . — — Map (db m233036) HM
In service of liberty
World War II
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