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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KH_nineteenth-century-travel_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
Travelers on the Post Road, the main route of north/south travel, passed through Havre de Grace and crossed the Susquehanna River on a ferry to Perryville. The ferry was chartered in 1695 and remained in use until the first railroad bridge was bui…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14MZ_surprise-attack_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
Cannon and rocket fire shook residents of Havre de Grace from their sleep as the British attacked at dawn May 3, 1813. An eyewitness reported: "Distressed people, women and children half naked" ran from their homes. The local militia fled, too, ov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14MW_o-say-can-you-see_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the…
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During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZK9_prospect-school_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
A hexagonal fieldstone structure built ca. 1850 by local stone mason Joshua W. Stevens, the Prospect School served grades one through eight until 1930. Polygonal buildings - more typically octagons - were promoted in the mid 19th century for their…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQG2_havre-de-grace-war-memorial_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
1917 * This Memorial * 1918 erected by the citizens of Havre-de-Grace as an expression of gratitude to those of this community who served their country in the Great World War. *Honor Roll*Lieut. Col. M. E. Tydings * Capt. Ira Burns [Lieuten…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMONU_capt-anthony-j-synodinos-1st-lt-edward-g-conrad_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
In memory ofCapt. Anthony J. Synodinos, CAP Chaplain (1 Lt.) Edward G. Conrad, CAP They died April 6, 1954, in an airplane crash off this point while performing a search and rescue mission. Service like theirs with thoughts more for others than t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGYF_matilda-o-neill-home_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
During the War of 1812, the British sailed up the Chesapeake Bay. After laying siege to Washington, D.C. and burning the White Housee, and having been held at bay by the patriots in Baltimore, they proceeded to Havre de Grace. Most of the resident…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68A_enjoy-the-havre-de-grace-promenade_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
Stroll along our boardwalk, stop and listen to the ducks splashing in the water, feel the bay breeze on your cheek, and search the horizon for boats drifting on the water.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM689_lower-susquehanna-heritage-greenway_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
Ribbons of green along our shores...The Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway connects natural and historical areas along both shores of the Susquehanna River. Havre de Grace is located on the southwest end of this greenway.Discover Havre de GraceSt…
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