Benedict
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Benedict Founded in 1683 as Benedict-Leonardtown. Here a vessel was constructed for Geo. Washington in 1760. In August, 1814, British troops under Gen. Ross landed near here for their march on the city of Washington. Erected by "Charles Countians" 1932
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