TWO OF THE ‘LOST FORTS’ of the 1814 British attack on Baltimore were recognized yesterday at a ceremony near Port Covington Marina.

The historical marker to Fort Babcock originally placed nearby in 1914 was relocated to the site of Fort Covington, both of which saw action during the September 1814 naval attack. The historical marker, listed on the Maryland Military Monument list, is the only Baltimore monument dedicated to the U.S. Navy and Chesapeake Flotilla sailors who played a prominent role in the defense of Baltimore. The monument features a cannon used at the Battle of Baltimore which has been restored by the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland. Reenactors saluted as the monument was unveiled and a cannon fired from the Pride of Baltimore II nearby. Members of the Society on hand for the rededication of the monument included Louis Giles (president), Will Johnson (historian), Bill Emmerich (second vice president), and Brian Alexander (recording secretary).

Read about all 3 “lost forts” in a feature story in the Peninsula Post >> https://sobopost.org/2021/11/28/lostforts/