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Havre de Grace ( / hævər dɪˈɡreɪs / ), [2] abbreviated HdG, is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It is situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of Chesapeake Bay. It is named after the port city of Le Havre, France, which in full was once Le Havre de Grâce ( French, "Harbor of Grace").
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Learn about the origins, development, and attractions of Havre de Grace, the second oldest municipality in Maryland. Discover its historic buildings, waterfront location, and role in the American Revolution and the Underground Railroad.
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Havre de Grace, abbreviated HdG, is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It is situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of Chesapeake Bay. It is named after the port city of Le Havre, France, which in full was once Le Havre de Grâce.
During the War of 1812 the British raided cities along Chesapeake Bay up to Havre de Grace. Two notable battles occurred in the state. The first was the Battle of Bladensburg on August 24, 1814, just outside the national capital, Washington, D.C. The British army routed the American militiamen, who fled in confusion, and went on to capture ...
Havre de Grace is a small city of approximately 15,000 residents (2020) in northeastern Maryland. Named by General Lafayette, it was attacked by the Royal Navy during the War of 1812. During the 19th century, Havre de Grace was a bustling river port on the Susquehanna and boasts today many marinas and historic homes.
