Site of Fort Defiance

Site of Fort Defiance (HMEG)

Location: Elkton, MD 21921 Cecil County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 35.527', W 75° 51.392'

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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.
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Placed ByMaryland Historical Society
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Date Added Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 7:34pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 426452 N 4382838
Decimal Degrees39.59211667, -75.85653333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 35.527', W 75° 51.392'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 35' 31.62" N, 75° 51' 23.52" W
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Area Code(s)443, 410
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2360-2366 Old Field Point Rd, Elkton MD 21921, US
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