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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16J7_war-hits-home_Hollywood-MD.html
Sotterley and other nearby plantations paid a heavy price in the War of 1812. British blockades impeded trade of their principal cash crop — tobacco — and enemy raids plundered the region. In June 1814 British forces landed near Sot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16IT_sotterleys-remaining-slave-cabin_Hollywood-MD.html
In the 18th century, enslaved African Americans were housed in outlying barns and buildings of the plantation, as well as in the passageways of the manor house. By the 19th century, approximately ten slave cabins were constructed between the ravin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16IR_cecils-saw-mill_California-MD.html
A saw mill has been on this site since circa 1820. The present structure has been restored using most of the "American" saw mill parts dating from 1910. The mill has not operated since the fatal injury of H. Robb Cecil on 22 April 1959. Restoratio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16IP_against-the-odds_Lexington-Park-MD.html
Both a squadron of the British navy and severe weather challenged the famed Chesapeake Flotilla off Cedar Point on June 1, 1814. The modest fleet of armed barges was assembled by Joshua Barney to harass British ships. With an inadequate profession…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16HN_storm-blocks-the-route-to-freedom_Lexington-Park-MD.html
In April 1848, the Chesapeake Bay's stormy weather doomed a maritime dash to freedom by 77 slaves from Washington D.C. Anti-slavery activist William L. Chapin had arranged for the schooner Pearl to spirit the 77 to New York and liberty. But wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FM_cedar-point-lighthouse_Lexington-Park-MD.html
Panel 1:ChronologyThe Cedar Point Lighthouse marked the southern point of the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River during the years from its completion in 1896 until it was abandoned by the Coast Guard in 1928. This cupola stood…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FF_rosedale_Hollywood-MD.html
Part of Resurrection ManorAn original grant in 1650 of 4000 acres toThomas Cornwaleys, Esq.with Court Leet and Court Baron"and all things belonging theruntoby law and custom of England"Dedicated May 1972 by the National Society of Descendants ofLo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16F4_welcome-to-the-african-american-monument-of-st-marys-county_Lexington-Park-MD.html
This tribute to the unique contributions of African Americans in St. Mary's County spans the following areas: religion, farming, trades, domestic service, education, business, industry, community service, arts entertainment, health, sports, govern…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16F3_a-crucial-point_Lexington-Park-MD.html
This site, where the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River merge, was an observation post for Americans during the War of 1812. It was also staging area for local militia in early summer of 1813. Two- to Three-thousand British troops occupied the po…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM168K_the-unions-defense_St-Inigoes-MD.html
Potomac Flotilla Created to Protect Chesapeake Tidelands Maryland, especially Southern Maryland, was not "neutral" in the Civil War. The U.S. Navy realized early in the conflict that the Potomac River was both a conduit for attacks to the north…
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