Fort Defiance was an earthworks fortification on the western bank of the Elk River in northern Maryland.
The fort was in use from 1813 to 1815[1] during the War of 1812 and repelled British forces on April 29, 1813.
[2] Today, there is a historical marker located approximately 660 feet (200 m) northwest of the original site of the fort.
[3] 39°35′31.39″N 75°51′23.77″W / 39.5920528°N 75.8566028°W / 39.5920528; -75.8566028 (Fort Defiance (Maryland) Historical Marker)