Historical Markers and War Memorials in Colmar Manor, Maryland
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After penetrating two lines of defense, the British rushed toward the third line. Commodore Joshua Barney and Captain Samuel Miller with 400 flotillamen, 114 U.S. Marines, and some militia made a stand with five big guns across Bladensburg . . . — — Map (db m97386) HM
On Fort Lincoln Cemetery Road, 0.3 miles south of Bladensburg Road.
This statue of the Great Emancipator portrays in his last days the thin, tired, war-worn president in thoughtful and deep meditation and is considered one of the finest bronze statues ever made of President Lincoln. It was created by one of . . . — — Map (db m17479) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This is the site of the Battle of Bladensburg which took place in the War of 1812. Commodore Joshua Barney and his 500 Marines were greatly outnumbered by the British Expeditionary Force of 4,500 trained regulars. The battle raged for four hours . . . — — Map (db m70037) HM
On Bladensburg Road (U.S. 1) at 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bladensburg Road.
Throughout much of the nineteenth century, the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds were well-known as a place to settle differences. The site was a secluded location, close to taverns, and fell outside of Washington D.C.'s boundaries, where dueling . . . — — Map (db m73130) HM
Standing here, where the 120-foot long wooden bridge would have carried the road between Bladensburg and Washington D.C., a traveler in 1814 would have experienced all manner of travel in and out of the popular community. Established in the . . . — — Map (db m75905) HM
On Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) at 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bladensburg Road.
On this site, now part of Anacostia River Park, more than 50 duels were fought during the first half of the 19th century. Here, on what became known as "the dark and bloody grounds," gentlemen of Washington settled their political and personal . . . — — Map (db m3613) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Remembering A Friend
I lost a friend today…a firefighter
He was the brother, the father, the uncle who gave
She was the mother, the aunt, the neighbor who listened
He was someone's love; she was someone's life . . . — — Map (db m206602) WM
On Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of 40th Avenue.
As the militia – local citizens—defended this road, then known as the Bladensburg or Washington turnpike, from approaching British troops in 1814, three historical figures stood in the thick of the battle at or near this point: . . . — — Map (db m73241) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles west of 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General . . . — — Map (db m46714) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General . . . — — Map (db m206600) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
1680 • Original land granted from Lord Baltimore to George Conn
1683 • Old Spring House erected - One of the oldest buildings in the State of Maryland
1800 - 1859 • The Dueling Grounds - Site of the 1820 duel between Steven Decatur and . . . — — Map (db m206605) HM
On Bladensburg Road, 0.2 miles south of 37th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Fort Lincoln Cemetery was chartered in 1912 by an act of the Maryland General Assembly and presently contains 178 acres.
Here, at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, masterworks of marble, granite and bronze stand in solemn dignity and provides a . . . — — Map (db m151234) HM
U.S. Marines, under Captain Samuel Miller, joined Commodore Joshua Barney’s flotillamen at the third line near here. Colonel William Thornton of the British Light Brigade led a charge and ran directly into the cannons under Barney’s command. A . . . — — Map (db m97388) WM
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Unselfish devotion
A heart that is true
Deep understanding
And gentleness, too.
A willingness always
To help and to praise--
These things bring gladness
in numberless ways.
This tender scene of doe and . . . — — Map (db m206601) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The National Won Jeon Shrine, hosted by the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, is a monument to cherish and honor those who have ascended to the heavenly spiritual world attending our Tree Parents as members of the Blessed Central . . . — — Map (db m206603) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles west of 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This venerable building dates back to the year 1683, when one of the early colonists built his home on the overlooking hillside. The spring still feeds cool water to the trough inside the spring house. This was the only method available in those . . . — — Map (db m5070) HM
On Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) when traveling west.
The Second of three defensive lines blocking the British advance on Washington stretched along here. It was located on the first set of hills overlooking the river. The American militia was unprepared to face seasoned war veterans. Holding firm . . . — — Map (db m69353) HM
On Bladensburg Road (U.S. 1) at 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bladensburg Road. Reported missing.
The Second of three defensive lines blocking the British advance on Washington stretched along here. It was located on the first set of hills overlooking the river. The American militia was unprepared to face seasoned war veterans. Holding firm . . . — — Map (db m73131) HM
On Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1), on the left when traveling west.
A wooden bridge just upriver became the focal point on August 24, 1814, when American and British forces clashed in the Battle of Bladensburg. The British approached from the east, clarifying their intent -- to invade Washington. The Americans . . . — — Map (db m61108) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles west of 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This gnarled and ringed stump, attesting to its age, is all that remains of the majestic oak tree that once shaded the old Spring House.
Steeped in history, it was put to rest by the forces of nature. Its passing will never be forgotten and . . . — — Map (db m5071) HM
On Bladensburg Road (U.S. Alt 1) east of 40th Avenue when traveling west.
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the . . . — — Map (db m73190) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the . . . — — Map (db m75958) HM
On Bladensburg Road near 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the . . . — — Map (db m77080) HM
The War of 1812 raged on land and sea, touching every border of the young nation. On August 24, 1814, after two years at war, the Americans faced the British here at Bladensburg.
While the American militia were unable to hold back the British . . . — — Map (db m97389) HM
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) north of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This old spring house was built by English colonists who in the late years of the 17th century had established a residence close by, climaxing an ocean voyage which ended on the banks of the nearby Eastern Branch.
Erected about 1683. The . . . — — Map (db m206598) HM
