place record
Maryland · Patapsco Neck
North Point
Approach battlefield outside Baltimore
Stricker’s militia delayed the British advance on September 12, 1814; Ross was mortally wounded nearby.
Why this record matters
Its value lay in time and preservation of the defense, showing why tactical possession of ground is not the only measure of outcome.
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Evidence behind this record
- Battle of North PointNational Park Service · battle study
Ross, Stricker, and the delaying action outside Baltimore.