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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQM_fort-howard_Edgemere-MD.html
Fort Howard had its beginning when the U. S. Government began to purchase land for the post in 1896. Its location at the mouth of the Patapsco River, was excellent for its purpose, the defense of the City of Baltimore from naval attack. Until Apri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQL_todds-inheritance_Edgemere-MD.html
Thomas Todd settled here from Gloucester County, Virginia, in 1664. Homestead has remained in Todd Family for more than three centuries. Farm once contained 1,700 acres. 17th Century brick house was burned by British Soldiers September 14, 1814, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJ_north-point_Edgemere-MD.html
Following a dawn landing at the tip of North Point, British Forces passed here en route to Baltimore. About four miles further on they encountered American skirmishers under Major Heath.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQI_commodore-joshua-barney_Dundalk-MD.html
Born in Baltimore, Barney at an early age moved with his family to a nearby farm on Bear Creek in the Patapsco Neck section of the County. When only 12 he went to sea.
In the War for Independence he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant on the "Ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQG_north-point-battlefield_Dundalk-MD.html
Where on September 12, 1814 the defenders of Baltimore under General John Stricker met the advancing British Army of 7000 under General Robert Rose, who was killed early in the engagement.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQF_battle-acre_Dundalk-MD.html
Here General Stricker's City Brigade inflicted severe losses upon the main body of the British Army. This spirited defense together with that of Fort McHenry the next night saved Baltimore.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPW_new-tavern_Randallstown-MD.html
Built in 1802 by Robert Ward, the tavern served traffic to and from the west. This was an early Methodist preaching place until 1845. Woodstock Seminarians held Catholic Services here in 1875 for Chrome Mine workers of Soldiers Delight. Holdbrook …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPH_union-of-brother-and-sisters-of-fords-asbury-lodge-no-1_White-Marsh-MD.html
Built for the African American Community in 1874 as a school for children in the Loreley area and as home to this "benevolent" society, founded in 1872. Beginning in the late 18th century, such mutual aid societies, often formed by church congrega…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPG_the-eagles-nest_Phoenix-MD.html
Part of the Valley of Jehosaphat, now Dulaney Valley, patented August 10, 1684. Walter Dulaney acquired half, 1747, and remainder, 1767. His lands were confiscated and sold at the end of the Revolutionary War. Thomas Marsh obtained "The Eagle's Ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPF_the-valley-of-jehosophat_Lutherville-Timonium-MD.html
Patented to Richard Smith, Jr. 10th August 1684 for 2500 acres. Daniel Dulaney acquired 1250 acres of this tract 19th November 1724, after which it was called "Dulaney's Valley."