Battle of North Point - Dundalk MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 16.782 W 076° 29.232
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In 1814 Baltimore's defenders watched about 4,500 British troops march from North Point toward the city. Roughly 3,200 Americans, led by Brigadier General John Stricker, were sent to impede the advance.
Waymark Code: WM133R5
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2020
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From the Star Spangled Marker-
In 1814 Baltimore's defenders watched about 4,500 British troops march from North Point toward the city. Roughly 3,200 Americans, led by Brigadier General John Stricker, were sent to impede the advance. He positioned his men across a road at a narrow neck of land midway between North Point and Baltimore.
The Battle of North Point occurred on September 12. When the smoke cleared, the Americans had retreated but not before inflicting many British casualties, including the death of the Major General Robert Ross. Though technically a British victory, the stiff American defense surprised the British who failed to pursue, allowing the Americans to join the forces on Hampstead Hill, ready to repel an anticipated attack.
"I feel pride in the belief that the stand made on Monday, in no small degree, tended to check the temerity of the foe, daring to invade a country like ours, and designing the destruction of our city..."
Brigadier Gen. John Stricker (pictured here) to Major Gen. Samuel Smith, September 15, 1814.
LOCATION: Marker is on North Point Road in the center of North Point State Park Battlefield, Dundalk MD 21222.
Name of Battle:
Battle of North Point
Name of War: War of 1812
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/12/1814
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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