Benedict Map
Benedict, Maryland is a small unincorporated town in Charles County, Maryland, located on the Patuxent River in Southern Maryland, USA.
Originally a fishing village in the late 17th century, it was named Benedict-Leonardtown for Benedict Leonard Calvert.
In the War of 1812, Benedict was the location where the British Army led by General Robert Ross landed on August 18, 1814, after having fought fierce naval battles with American naval forces in the Patuxent. From Benedict, the British began their march to Washington, D.C., ultimately burning that city before finally being stopped in the Battle of Baltimore.
Nearby cities include Dunkirk, Chesapeake Beach, Waldorf, Leonardtown, Owings.