Historical Markers and War Memorials in Brentwood, Maryland
Upper Marlboro is the county seat for Prince George's County
Brentwood is in Prince George's County
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This is the site of the Battle of Bladensburg . It was here that Commodore Barney and his marines were defeated in the war of 1812. The British moved on to burn the Capitol and White House. — — Map (db m61435) HM
Near 37th Street at Jackson Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Erected and dedicated to the men and women of Brentwood as a token of appreciation for the service and sacrifice rendered in World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Conflict, Persian Gulf
Presented by
Brentwood Citizens . . . — — Map (db m181870) WM
Near this site, more than fifty duels were fought during the first half of the 19th century. This is where gentlemen of Washington settled their political and personal differences, on what became known as "The Dark and Bloody Grounds". One of the . . . — — Map (db m73141) HM
The finest Community Mausoleum in the world, Embellished with cathedral-type, art stained glass windows of breath-taking beauty. A great memorial dedicated and perpetually endowed for all those entombed within its marble halls. Its interior . . . — — Map (db m69730) HM
This church considered a gem of design and construction, won the architectural award presented by the Washington Board of Trade, in competition with over 400 other buildings in the Washington area, the year it was built. It is laid out in the form . . . — — Map (db m69270) HM
This unusual feature was created by the famous sculptor, Enrico Cerrachio. Should you walk across the arm of the cross, formed by the walkway, you will observe the that the eyes and entire head appear to turn and look directly at the beholder at all . . . — — Map (db m69515) HM
Placed in 1791-1792, this is one of forty Aquia Creek sandstone markers outlining the original boundaries of the Federal District as commissioned by President Washington. In 1916, The District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m154783) HM
On Utah Avenue at 38th Street, on the left when traveling south on Utah Avenue.
Welcome to the Town of Brentwood
Brentwood derives its name from an estate house built near Florida Avenue in Washington, D.C. in 1817 by Robert Brent, the first mayor of Washington, D.C.; which was a wedding present for his daughter. In . . . — — Map (db m202754) HM
On Rhode Island Avenue (U.S. 1) at 39th Street, on the right when traveling north on Rhode Island Avenue.
Welcome to the Town of Brentwood
Brentwood derives its name from an estate house built near Florida Avenue in Washington, D.C. in 1817 by Robert Brent, the first mayor of Washington, D.C.; which was a wedding present for his daughter. In . . . — — Map (db m214695) HM
On 38th Street (Maryland Route 208) at Levee Trail, on the right when traveling north on 38th Street.
Welcome to the Town of Brentwood
Brentwood derives its name from an estate house built near Florida Avenue in Washington, D.C. in 1817 by Robert Brent, the first mayor of Washington, D.C.; which was a wedding present for his daughter. In . . . — — Map (db m214776) HM