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Magruder's Landing:
On June 17, 1814, the British raided Magruder's Landing and burned the Moir and Magruder Tobacco Warehouse and hundreds of pounds of tobacco.
Aquasco:
Located between Swanson's Creek and the Patuxent River, Aquasco developed as an agricultural center for the production of tobacco. In 1814 the village had a grist mill, several small stores, a tavern, blacksmith shop, school, post office, and several churches.
On August 20, 1814, Secretary of State James Monroe, accompanied by about 30 dragoons from the District of Columbia, witnessed the British fleet landing at Benedict. To expedite communication between southern Prince George's County and Washington, Secretary Monroe ordered that dragoons be placed every 12 miles along the main road to Aquasco. |