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]
| North Point State Battlefield | |
|---|---|
  Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Dundalk, Maryland, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°16′44″N 76°29′15″W / 39.27889°N 76.48750°W |
| Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha)[1] |
| Designation | Maryland state battlefield |
| Established | 2015 |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | North Point State Battlefield |
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 edit
- ^ "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ a b "North Point State Battlefield". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ "North Point State Battlefield Park opens to public". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. July 10, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
External links edit
- North Point State Battlefield Maryland Department of Natural Resources