As dawn approached on June 26th, 1814, the United States Chesapeake Flotilla and American shore batteries launched a poorly-coordinated attack against the British.Under the cover of darkness, U.S. Army and Marine units, aided by 20 flotillamen, had secretly erected two 18-pounders and three 12-pounders on the hill overlooking the mouth of St. Leonard Creek. When these cannons opened fire, the surprised British could not immediately respond, as their ships were anchored with their guns aimed up the creek. After the Royal Navy was repositioned, Commodore Joshua Barney and the Flotilla attacked, further confusing the British. A contingent of British Royal Marines was sent by barge up the Patuxent to attack the American right flank. This threat caused many of the American infantry to flee. With the Flotilla now taking the brunt of the attack, Barney began to retreat up the creek. At the same time, the British withdrew into the Patuxent to repair their damaged ships.
Surprised by the turn of events, the Flotilla was able to flee from St. Leonard Creek and escape up the Patuxent River. In the following weeks, the British regrouped and again pursued the Flotilla up the Patuxent.
On August 22nd, near where Route 4 crosses the river, the British were astonished to see the United States Chesapeake Flotilla explode and sink. Under orders from the Secretary of the Navy, the Flotilla was scuttled to keep it out of the hands of the British.
Benedict
Marching on the Capital-What happened next?
In the sweltering heat of August, British forces landed at Benedict and marched toward Washington, D.C. They defeated the Americans at Bladensburg, and arrived at the capital to find the Washington Navy Yard on fire; the American Navy had destroyed most of what could not be moved. President Madison, members of Congress, and many citizens fled from the city. The British burned the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and other significant government buildings, but they only attacked private residences when they were used as resistance points. By late August, the British returned to Benedict, where they boarded ships bound for Baltimore.
(Inscription under the images at the bottom-(Left to Right)
American Gunboat 50’; American Gun Barge 75’; American Block Sloop 88’; British Rocket Boat 34’; British Barge 43’; British Schooner 88’; British Frigate 141’; Redrawn from original illustrations by Calvert Marine Museum for all boats, except the British Rocket Boat which is redrawn from an original illustration by Carl E. Franklin.
Funding provided to the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Inc. by the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, National Park Service
(War of 1812) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 2000, archaeologists at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum examined three areas, including the hill directly ahead. The research was funded by the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program.
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Due to the large number of 19th and early 20th century mansions once located here, Pass Christian's Scenic Drive was heralded as "The Newport of the South." Composed of architecturally significant vacation villas set among live oaks, this National Register listed historic district had the largest and best preserved collection of noteworthy beachfront manors on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina destroyed many of the historic buildings, especially in the western half of the district.
Founded 1920 in Greenville, Miss., by Divine Word Missionaries. Moved to Bay St. Louis, 1923. Oldest existing Catholic seminary in Miss. for training of young men as missionary brothers & priests.
Arrival of L&N Railroad in 1880's made possible Long Beach's development as a truck farming center. James Thomas and 
Oldest commercial building on Jeff Davis Avenue. Built in 1924 by Hancock County Bank as its second branch. Located in Long Beach primarily to serve this area's growing truck farming industry. Because of the Great Depression, the branch was moved in 1933 to Gulfport. The city library located here for few months in 1939-1940. Southern Star Lodge No. 55 F. & A. M. purchased building in 1940. After renovations, Masons first met in this new upstairs hall February 7, 1941. Mrs Minnie Dubuisson, postmaster, rented building's first floor in 1942 for Long Beach Post Office where it remained until 1960. First home mail deliveries made from this site in 1947.
Named for George Augustus Waggaman, prominent politician, planter and War of 1812 veteran. His plantation, Avondale, was built north of here in 1839. Home consumed by Miss. River in early 1900s.
Formerly Petit Desert, a 1719 concession among first parish settlements. it was a trading post and major entry port of the Louisiana colony. 1794 Michael Zeringue established Seven Oaks Plantation. His son, Camille, built Greek Revival style main house c. 1840. During War, occupied by Confederates, then Federals. Following the war, property acquired by Columbia Gardens Resort and later by railroad. During WWI house served as Army barracks. Later returned to private residence. Vacated in 1957, the house was demolished in 1977.
Approx. 200 feet SW of this site, cast first gun for the Confederate Navy on 4 May 1861. The gun, a Dalhgren cannon, fired an 8~inch diameter explosive shell. Sylvester Bennett was proprietor.
On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4.
Lacking time to fill the ravine before you, Union Pacific crews built the bridge shown in the photo. One reporter said that nothing he could write “would convey an idea of the flimsy character of that structure.” 
