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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J16_american-mettle_Chestertown-MD.html
When four British barges entered Worton Creek in July 1814, local militia sprang into action. They ambushed the barges and forced them out of the creek. The Americans claimed they killed about 15 of the 20 enemy soldiers without losing any of thei…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BPQ_long-distance-travelers_Rock-Hall-MD.html
Much like people travel to their destinations on interstate highways, birds migrate along flyways. Many different roads lead onto major highways. The same is true for flyways: birds fly to the major routes from various starting points and fly to d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BP8_birds-of-prey-hunters-in-the-sky_Rock-Hall-MD.html
Keen eyes spot prey from 3,000 feet away. T he hunt begins for the raptor. Wings spread outward while the powerful feet extend downward. The sharp, heavy talons grasp hold of the unsuspecting animal. Soon a hooked beak will tear it apart. The hunt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BP7_attracted-by-bounty_Rock-Hall-MD.html
For centuries, people have made their living on the water here at Rock Hall. Earliest accounts of the place relate that fisherman hauled in enormous amounts of rockfish; some believe the fish gave the town its name.
A Working WaterfrontCalled …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BP5_right-place-right-time_Rock-Hall-MD.html
The geography of Rock Hall puts it smack dab in the middle of a well-traveled transportation route. From the beginning, it served as a key ferry terminus linking the Eastern and Annapolis shores. Our nation's founding fathers, traveling frequently…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BP0_bounty-below_Rock-Hall-MD.html
The aquatic ecosystem of Chesapeake Bay supports a remarkable diversity of sea creatures.From bottom-dwellers to swimmers to reef-clutching shellfish, the Bay environment produces more than $175 million in commercial harvests each year. That's a l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BO0_senator-george-vickers_Chestertown-MD.html
At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, George Vickers opposed secession and used his influence to keep Maryland in the Union. He became a major general of the 2nd Division, Maryland Militia, and helped form the 2nd Regiment Eastern Shore Volunt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNZ_chestertown-memorial_Chestertown-MD.html
In remembrance of the people who built and nurtured Chestertown for 300 years including those who worked land and river and those in trade professions, and religious leaders who inspired the essential being and spirit of our town. From their achie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNV_chestertown-historic-district_Chestertown-MD.html
Chestertown Historic District has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provision of the Historic Site Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the Un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNS_christ-episcopal-iu-church-and-cemetery_Worton-MD.html
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior