Battle of the Severn - Annapolis, MD
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bluesnote
N 38° 59.929 W 076° 28.908
18S E 371683 N 4317689
The battle of the Severn was fought nearby. It was small battles and revolts like this that eventually escalated into the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WM14E9M
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2021
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The plaque says, "Battle of the Severn
On March 25, 1655, Colonial governor William Stone landed Maryland militia at the Puritan settlement of Providence, located at the mouth of the Severn River. He planned to subdue the settlers who had asserted their independence from the government in St Mary’s City. The Puritan militia defeated Stone’s forces and secured temporary control of the colony. Ruling Maryland until 1658, when an agreement restored proprietary authority to Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration"
Name of Battle:
Battle of the Severn
Name of War: Pre-American Revolution
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 03/25/1655
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.