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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FRL_the-road-to-the-capital_Brentwood-MD.html
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 atta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FQ5_crossroads-of-trade-and-travel_Brentwood-MD.html
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 1740's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DZJ_dueling-grounds_Brentwood-MD.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BFG_living-sculpture_Brentwood-MD.html
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 a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15J8_storming-the-bridge_Brentwood-MD.html
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 American…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVG5_fort-lincoln_Brentwood-MD.html
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 O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBFR_abraham-lincoln_Brentwood-MD.html
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 Americ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2TJ_the-lincoln-oak_Brentwood-MD.html
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 its…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2TI_old-spring-house_Brentwood-MD.html
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 d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T9_historic-fort-lincoln-cemetery_Brentwood-MD.html
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 tranquil …