North Point State Battlefield

Historic preserve in Dundalk, Maryland, US

39°16′44″N 76°29′15″W / 39.27889°N 76.48750°W / 39.27889; -76.48750Area9 acres (3.6 ha)[1]DesignationMaryland state battlefieldEstablished2015; 9 years ago (2015)AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesWebsiteNorth Point State Battlefield

North Point State Battlefield is a publicly owned historic preserve in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, that commemorates a portion of the site where the Battle of North Point was fought during the War of 1812.[2] On September 12, 1814, Brigadier General John Stricker commanded forces of the Maryland Militia from within the park's borders. Stricker's men fought the invading British forces from behind a fenceline along the monument's eastern edge.[3]

The 9-acre (3.6 ha) site opened to the public in 2015. Park features include wetlands, permeable parking and trail surfaces, boardwalks, and wildflower meadows. It is a satellite facility of North Point State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[2]

References

  1. ^ "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "North Point State Battlefield". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "North Point State Battlefield Park opens to public". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. July 10, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

External links

  • North Point State Battlefield Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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