British Landing Prevented
July 17, 1776
Capt. Rezin Beall (later Brig. Gen. in "Flying Camp") was wounded here in repulse of British efforts to cross to mainland from St. George's Island. Fighting continued until July 29, Lord Dunmore, commanding 72 marauding British vessels on Potomac River, was also wounded here. Offshore, five British ships were disabled.
Marker is on Piney Point Road, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
