This geocache has been placed at the site of a War of 1812 monument along the “Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail”.
Exactly 205 years ago, on the night of August 13, 1813, British soldiers marched towards Queenstown, Maryland, where a large American militia force was said to be encamped. The cornfields here provided a perfect cover for the Queen Anne’s County militia troops to watch for the advancing British Army. At that time, the only road from Kent Narrows to Queenstown was a two wagon width strip of dirt that passed through Slippery Hill Farm. Upon encountering the American troops, the British soldiers fired to begin the skirmish that became known as the Battle of Slippery Hill.
The monument and this geocache commemorate the anniversary of the August 13, 1813 “Battle of Slippery Hill” which took place against the British troops during the War of 1812.
Note: There is a small parking area with entrance from Main Street.
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