Jonestown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flag House
1793-1957
Mayor
Erected 1956.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.
Location. 39° 17.252′ N, 76° 36.199′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Jonestown. Marker can be reached from East Pratt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 844 East Pratt Street, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome To The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House (here, next to this marker); The Star Spangled Banner (a few steps from this marker); Crafting a Legacy (a few steps from this marker); The Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum (a few steps from this marker); Discover Historic Jonestown: An Epic Story of Change (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Slave Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); Pente, Lancelotta and Nagle Family (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pente Family (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Regarding Flag House. This marker refers to the 1953 addition to the Flag House Museum. The National Landmarks nomination form says this of the building:
"In 1953 the city erected a one-and-one-half story dependency building behind the main house. The new building, built in the same style, conforms well with the Flag House and is connected to it by a covered breezeway. Presently called the 1812 Museum, the building contains, on the first floor, two rooms in which are placed mementos of the War of 1812 that had originally been displayed in the Flag House. Located on the second floor are the offices of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association, Incorporated. This building is included in the landmark." -- National Landmark Nomination Form
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 2, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.