August 26, 1814
AUGUST 26, 1814
IN THIS VILLAGE PRESIDENT MADISON
AND MEMBERS OF HIS OFFICIAL FAMILY
FOUND REFUGE IN THE HOME OF CALEB
BENTLEY, FIRST POSTMASTER OF
BROOKEVILLE, FOLLOWING THE BURNING
OF THE CAPITOL AND THE WHITE HOUSE
BY THE BRITISH ARMY. MANY OTHER
REFUGEES FROM WASHINGTON ALSO
FOUND SHELTER HERE.
ERECTED AUGUST 22, 1964
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE MARYLAND HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR, 1962
Submitted by Patrick M. Ryan