Dundalk in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge
Some historians place Key’s position about 200 yards west of here. Others say the boat anchored about 3 miles to the southeast.
Erected by Patapsco Neck Bicentennial Committee & Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1894.
Location. 39° 13.769′ N, 76° 30.715′ W. Marker is in Dundalk, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695), on the right when traveling west. Marker is just beyond the toll booths at the east end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dundalk MD 21222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Logan Field (approx. 1.4 miles away); Korean and Viet Nam Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Two World Wars Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Dundalk, Maryland (approx. 1.7 miles away); Community Public Library (approx. 2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); World War II Memorial-Point Breeze Works Employees (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dundalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,437 times since then and 265 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 18, 2010, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.