Battle of Caulk’s Field
War of 1812
Kent County Militia under Lt. Col. Philip A. Reed marched from Belle Air (Fairlee) to meet British Forces here on August 31, 1814. The British with 15 killed, were repulsed and their commander, Sir Peter Parker, mortally wounded. American losses were slight.
Marker is on Maryland Route 20 0.3 miles north of Maryland Route 21, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
