Historical Markers and War Memorials in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton is the county seat for Cecil County
Elkton is in Cecil County
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On Railroad Avenue west of North Street, on the right when traveling east.
This eternal standard bearer is dedicated to those citizens who have shared the sacrifice and honor of public service; who have given their lives for their country and their community; who shall forever bear vigilance to our sacred way of life. — — Map (db m238406) WM
Near Main Street at North Street (Maryland Route 268), on the left when traveling east.
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 of . . . — — Map (db m154170) HM
On Telegraph Road (Maryland Route 273) at Big Elk Creek, on the left when traveling east on Telegraph Road.
A tract of 6,000 acres laid out in 1683 by George Talbot (then surveyor-general of Maryland) for Edwin O’Dwire and 15 other Irishmen. Its northern boundary extended into what is now the State of Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m1763) HM
On East Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Bow Street, on the left when traveling east.
Home of Henry Hollingsworth, merchant, legislator and colonel of Elk Battalion of Militia in Revolutionary Way as Commissary for the Eastern Shore. He obtained supplies for the Americans and French allies embarking near here in 1781 on voyage down . . . — — Map (db m154171) HM
On Gallaher Road at Big Elk Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Gallaher Road.
Big Elk Methodist Episcopal Church,
known as the Big Elk Chapel, is located
at Flounders Corner on a parcel of
land originally part of the New
Munster Tract. In 1877 the Rev. John
France of Cherry Hill Methodist Episcopal Church held a great . . . — — Map (db m146992) HM
On Telegraph Road (Route 273) at Blue Ball Road, on the left when traveling east on Telegraph Road. Reported missing.
Established about 1710 on Lot No. 35 of “The Nottingham Lots” by Andrew Job who secured it from William Penn. Job’s son, Thomas married Elizabeth Maxwell, niece of Daniel Defoe who wrote “Robinson Crusoe.” — — Map (db m146176) HM
On Landing Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Take a step back in time and image yourself arriving by horse and carriage after an 8 to 12 hour ride from Baltimore or Philadelphia. You would step off the carriage and walk up these steps to perhaps attend a grand gala or simply enjoy the beauty . . . — — Map (db m152164) HM
On Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This monument is erected by the people of Cecil County in grateful recognition of the services of the men and women of this county who, on land or at sea, served their country in the Great World War - 1914 - 1918 - and in especial remembrance of the . . . — — Map (db m144721) WM
On North Street (Maryland Route 268), on the right when traveling south.
The home of the Cecil Whig newspaper
stood on this site for 82 years. It was first
published by Palmer C. Ricketts in August
1841, in a log cabin built in "The Hollow,"
near the intersection of present-day Main
and Bow streets. The cabin had . . . — — Map (db m233486) HM
On Delaware Avenue (Maryland Route 7) 0.1 miles east of Creswell Ave., on the right when traveling east.
The home of John A. J. Creswell who nominated James Buchanan for President in 1856 and turned Republican in 1861. He was successively Assistant-Adjutant General of Maryland, member of the House of Representatives, Senator and Postmaster by . . . — — Map (db m145436) HM
On West Main Street at North Street (Maryland Route 268), on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Lafayette
embarked his troops March 8, 1781 to capture Benedict Arnold. Returned April 9, began overland march to Virginia April 12, 1781.
Washington and Rochambeau
with their combined forces stopped Sept. 6-7, 1781 on way to . . . — — Map (db m154172) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
In the early 20th century, Maryland had no waiting period for issuing marriage licenses, and couples from throughout the Northeast flocked to Elkton—the first county seat south of the State line—where they could be married without delay. Independent . . . — — Map (db m237540) HM
Near Main Street at North Street (Maryland Route 268), on the left when traveling east.
British raiders traveled along rivers to Upper Bay towns in 1813. Elkton, at the head of Elk River, expected to be a target, because it could be a landing site for an advance on Philadelphia. Citizens of Elkton built three earthen forts and . . . — — Map (db m154174) HM
On Augustine Herman Highway (Maryland Route 213) at Frenchtown Road, on the left on Augustine Herman Highway.
Frenchtown, one mile west of this marker, was an important link in the north-south travel route during the 18th and 19th centuries. As a depot, it was burned by the British under Admiral Cockburn on April 29, 1813. — — Map (db m1526) HM
Workers outfitting anchor chain on the barge “Arundel”. She was 215 ft. long, 30 ft. wide and 25 ft. deep. Notice the large expanse of marshland across the Elk Creek in the area of Fort Defiance.
An estimated 200 “Schooner . . . — — Map (db m145462) HM
About 1750 Zebulon Hollingsworth built the approximately 30 x 30 foot left hand section as a brick two story dwelling. In the mid-1800s it was gutted by fire and rebuilt as three stories with a low pitched roof. Also the two story right hand side . . . — — Map (db m152141) HM
On Landing Lane, on the left when traveling south.
You are standing in front of the structure known as the
Hollingsworth House. The original home was built in
the late 1700s by Zebulon Hollingsworth, Jr. as a
two-story brick structure. After a fire in 1848, the house
was rebuilt as it . . . — — Map (db m152226) HM
On Bridge Street (Maryland Route 213) 0.1 miles north of Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north.
Built c. 1810–1820 by James Sewall. He was Clerk of Cecil County Court 1805–1841; Brigade Major of Maryland Militia and a Commander at nearby Fort Defiance in War of 1812; one of founders of Trinity Episcopal Church, Elkton in 1832. — — Map (db m145435) HM
On Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
It has stood its ground,
survived the American Revolution and
continues to serve an appreciative nation
July 1978
Maryland Bicentennial Commission --- Maryland Forest Service — — Map (db m162165) HM
On East Main Street at Grooms Lane, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Built in 1769 as the home of Dr. Abraham Mitchell, noted physician. During the Revolutionary War he converted the house into a hospital for the use of wounded soldiers of the Continental Army. General Lafayette was a friend of the Mitchell family . . . — — Map (db m154175) HM
On Landing Lane, on the left when traveling south.
• They hunted, foraged, and fished in this area.
• Pottery and projectile points have been found during archaeological excavations. — — Map (db m152161) HM
On Augustine Herman Highway (Maryland Route 213) at Lewis Shore Road, on the right when traveling south on Augustine Herman Highway.
One of the earliest in the United States, the line ran from New Castle on the Delaware River, crossed the highway here, and extended to Frenchtown on the Elk River 1½ miles west of this point. — — Map (db m1564) HM
On Landing Lane, on the right when traveling south.
During the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), both
American and British troops passed through Elk Landing.
The American troops were led by
General George Washington, and the British Troops
were led by General William Howe.
You may be on the . . . — — Map (db m152162) HM
On Telegraph Road (Route 273) at Rock Church Road, on the left when traveling east on Telegraph Road.
Founded 1720 in North Milford Hundred, Cecil County, Maryland. First called New Erection on the Branches of Elk River, then Elk River Church, Great Elk, upper Elk and, since 1793, Rock. Present church erected 1761 remodeled in 1844 and 1900. — — Map (db m1764) HM
On Old Field Point Road, 0.1 miles north of Jones Chapel Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
About one eighth mile south east on Elk River. American forces here and at Fort Hollingsworth (Elk Landing) repulsed the British under Admiral Cockburn in their attempt to capture Elkton, April 29, 1813. — — Map (db m152198) HM
On Landing Lane at Oldfield Point Road when traveling east on Landing Lane.
About three tenths mile south at Elk Landing, American forces here and at Fort Defiance, about one mile below on Elk River, repulsed the British under Admiral Cockburn in their attempt to capture Elkton, April 29, 1813. — — Map (db m2228) HM
The British took their terror campaign to the Elk River in April 1813. Their target—Elkton—was protected by several forts.
After capturing a gun battery at Frenchtown, British raiders destroyed its storehouses, a fishery, and . . . — — Map (db m146172) HM
On Landing Lane, on the right when traveling south.
This is the location of the Jon Steelman Trading Post,
which fell into disrepair and was replaced with the building
you see now, It was originally used to trade goods with the
Native Americans. In later years this site was owned and
operated . . . — — Map (db m152165) HM
Three defensive earthworks safeguarded Elkton---Fort Hollingsworth, here, plus Defiance and Frederick downriver. A 60-foot chain across the channel secured the Elk River. On April 29, 1813, defenders at Fort Defiance fired on approaching . . . — — Map (db m145611) HM
On Hermitage Drive, 0.2 miles north of East Main Street, on the right.
Part of Friendship Tract and home of Robert Alexander, delegate to the Provincial Convention of 1774 and to the Continental Convention of 1776. On August 25, 1777, he was host to Washington here and three days later offered allegiance to British . . . — — Map (db m154176) HM
Valentine Hollingsworth and 2nd wife, Anne Calvert, came to this country in 1682 about the same time as William Penn. He was the father of 11 children and lived in northern Delaware in the area now called Brandywine Hundred.
Son Henry . . . — — Map (db m96587) HM
On Main Street at North Street (Maryland Route 268), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
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 m154177) HM
On Blue Ball Road, 2 miles north of Maryland Route 279, on the right when traveling north.
Boyhood home of William Whann Mackall. Appointed to the U. S. Military Academy in 1834. Resigned from the U. S. Army, joined the Confederacy and served on the staffs of Generals Albert Sydney Johnston, Braxton Bragg and Joseph E. Johnston. General . . . — — Map (db m145439) HM
