Birthplace of Ridgely Brown, CSA, 1833–1864. May 15, 1862, with seventeen young Marylanders he organized First Maryland cavalry. He served consistently and gallantly, rising from Private to Lt. Colonel. Killed at South Anna River, Virginia, June 1, 1864.

Marker is on Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97) north of New Hampshire Avenue / Damascus Road (Maryland Route 650), on the left when traveling north.

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