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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AUB_power-house_Edgemere-MD.html
At one time, this building housed all of the generators and power distribution panels for the fort's gun emplacements.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU9_searchlight-power-house_Edgemere-MD.html
This building originally contained the electrical generating and power distribution equipment for the fort's searchlights, used for night illumination of the river.
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/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/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…
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…