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Ross House Site:
The Ross House was built around 1749 and was the home of Dr. David Ross, Jr. in 1814. After the Battle of Bladensburg it served as a hospital for both American and British wounded. It is believed Commodore Joshua Barney was treated at the Ross House after initial attention at the Spring House at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. At least 18 wounded British were treated here including Lt. Col. William Wood and Col. William Thorton, Jr. |