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   Bladensburg is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. [4] The population was 9,657 at the 2020 census. [5] Areas in Bladensburg are located within ZIP code 20710. Bladensburg is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) from Washington, D.C.

2. www.battlefields.org › learn › articlesBladensburg: Before the British Could Torch the Capital of ...

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   Oct 3, 2017 · Before battle raged, Bladensburg had a rich mercantile legacy. The Hilleary-Magruder House is the oldest colonial-era structure still standing in town. Robert James. By contrast, British Major General Robert Ross commanded a force of nearly 4,500 troops, the bulk of them veterans, dubbed “Wellington’s Invincibles.”.

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   Oct 26, 2021 · The British victory at Bladensburg, Md., on Aug. 24, 1814—two years into the War of 1812—exposed the capital of the United States to invasion. In the wake of that humiliating defeat of U.S. forces vengeful Redcoats torched prominent buildings in Washington, D.C., including the Capitol and the Presidential Mansion (later rebuilt and renamed ...

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   The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in August 1814 on a large, open field and orchard, just south of the town of Bladensburg. Today, that field has become the communities of Cottage City and Colmar Manor. The primary fighting was on the Washington to Baltimore Turnpike, now Bladensburg Road or Alternate US Route 1.

5. bladensburgmd.gov › community › about_usBladensburg, MD

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   The Town of Bladensburg is located along the Anacostia River in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Town is north and east of Washington, DC. Bladensburg has its roots reaching as far back as the 1720s.

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   The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion. The...

7. www.townofbladensburg.com › cms › overviewThe Town of Bladensburg | » Overview

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   The Town of Bladensburg is a residential suburb of Washington, D.C., on the Anacostia River. Originally called Garrison’s Landing, it was renamed in honor of Thomas Bladen, Governor of Maryland 1742-1747.

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   Where is Bladensburg Maryland?

   • Areas in Bladensburg are located within ZIP code 20710. Bladensburg is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) from Washington, D.C. Originally called Garrison's Landing, Bladensburg was renamed in honor of Thomas Bladen, governor of Maryland, 1742–1747. Bladensburg was established in 1742 as a regional commercial center by an act of the Maryland General Assembly.

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   What is Bladensburg Maryland known for?

   • Bladensburg has its roots reaching as far back as the 1720s. The Town has been witness to and played a major role in much of the history of Colonial times and the United States. The Town of Bladensburg, Maryland is adjacent to the north and east of Washington, DC with whom it shares its southern border.

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   When was the Battle of Bladensburg fought?

   • The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion. The...

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   Is Bladensburg a white-collar town?

   • The Town of Bladensburg, Maryland is adjacent to the north and east of Washington, DC with whom it shares its southern border. Unlike towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Bladensburg is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs.

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   Was Bladensburg a small town?

   • Bladensburg remained a small town throughout the rest of the 19th century with modest development and infrastructure improvements. A major attraction in Bladensburg from the 18th century through the 20th century was the Spa Springs.

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   Why was the Battle of Bladensburg important?

   • For both sides, the Battle of Bladensburg helped usher in a conclusion to a costly and frustrating war. The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion.

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