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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU7_battery-nicholson_Edgemere-MD.html
Completed in 1900 and armed in 1902 with two 6" disappearing rifles. Named in honor of Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, Captain of Volunteer Artillery, in the defense of Fort McHenry, September 13 & 14, 1814.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU5_battery-clagett_Edgemere-MD.html
Completed in 1900, this battery contained two 3" rapid fire guns. Named in honor of Lieut. Levi Clagett, who was killed in the defense of Fort McHenry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1APY_the-presbytery-of-baltimore_Edgemere-MD.html
The Presbytery of Baltimore here commemorates the first regular services of the Presbyterian Church within its bounds. These were held by the Rev. Hugh Conn in the neighboring house of Thomas Todd in March 1714-15.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1APX_shaw-family-cemetery_Edgemere-MD.html
Restored by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum, assisted by Beta Alpha Tau Honor Society-CCBC-Dundalk and B & B Welding Company.
The Shaw residence, located 100 feet west, was used by the British officers as a staging headq…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AMK_fort-howard_Edgemere-MD.html
Built here in 1896 to defend Baltimore from possible naval attack. Named for Col. John Eager Howard, Revolutionary hero. Five coastal artillery batteries bore names of Col. Davis Harris; Francis Scott Key; Judge Joseph H. Nicholson; Brig. Gen. Joh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX4A_about-this-fountain_Edgemere-MD.html
This beautiful, ornamental water fountain was built in the early 1900s as part of the Bay Shore Amusement Park. Operating between 1906-1947, the park was located on approximately 20 acres of property in this area. The primary purpose of the founta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX49_the-rebirth-of-a-maryland-historical-treasure_Edgemere-MD.html
Originally built in 1906 by the United Railways and Electric Company on this site, stood the once grand Bay Shore Park Restaurant. As the picture below captures the beauty of the former building's elaborate architecture complete with pergolas and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX48_the-trolley-station-at-bayshore-park_Edgemere-MD.html
The #26 streetcar brought thousands of Baltimoreans to Bayshore Park. Trolleys provided a convenient way for people to travel and could be chartered for group outings. Many people spent their vacations trolleying, using trolley maps to see where t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX_todds-inheritance_Edgemere-MD.html
Todd's Inheritance is a lasting symbol for Americans land especially Baltimoreans) who stood their ground when attacked by invading forces. Throughout the War of 1812, settlements around the Chesapeake Bay fell to British raiders who had superior …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQO_north-point-beachhead_Edgemere-MD.html
At 3 a.m. on September 12, 1814, British began landing troops and supplies here from ships anchored in Old Road Bay. By 6:30 a.m., columns formed on Long Log Lane (now Old North Point Road) when bugles sounded at 7 a.m., 4700 British soldiers, sai…