Maryland Gazetteer
Brewerton Channel is a cultural feature (channel) in Anne Arundel County. The primary coordinates for Brewerton Channel places it within the MD 21122 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Brewerton Channel |
| Category: | Maryland physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Cultural |
| Class: | Channel |
| Description: | Located in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay, 19.3 km (12 mi) southeast of Baltimore. |
| History: | Named for General Henry Brewerton (1801-1879), a native of New York City whose military and civilian service to his country spanned most of his life. General Brewerton served as chief engineer in Baltimore and oversaw the construction of the Baltimore Harbor. He also was tasked with directing the completion of Fort Carroll after the departure of Robert E Lee. Later, during the Civil War, he built and maintained the fortification of Baltimore. (US-T121) |
| County: | Anne Arundel County |
| Latitude: | 39.1823311 |
| Longitude: | -76.4471825 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Brewerton Channel: Brewerton Channel.
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