Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

This Cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion

1814-1914

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011

1. This cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion Marker

Inscription. This cannon marks Rodgers Bastion which formed part of a chain of fortifications extending from the river front to and beyond the site of the present Johns Hopkins Hospital, manned in part by an auxiliary naval force, under immediate command of Commodore John Rodgers. These, with other troops, amounting in all to some 12000 men, with 100 guns were under General Samuel Smith, Commander-in-Chief of all forces in the field.

Erected 1914 by Erected by the National Star Spangled Banner Centennial Commission 1914.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.

Location. 39° 17.395′ N, 76° 35.023′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Patterson Park. Marker is on Patterson Park Avenue. Marker is Near the Pagoda in Patterson Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Show of Strength (a few steps from this marker); The Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Patterson Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prelude to War (within shouting distance of this marker); 122 South Patterson Park Avenue (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Patterson Park (about 300 feet away); Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Memorial Fountain (about 300 feet away); Conradin Kreutzer (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Also see . . . National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial. Baltimore, Maryland, September 6-13, 1914 (Submitted on December 18, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Additional commentary.
1. Dedication Ceremony, Friday September 11th 1914
"11.30 A.M. PATTERSON PARK.

Unveiling of Memorial Cannon at "Rodgers' Bastion," Marking Site of the Headquarters of commodore John Rodgers, in Command of the Marine Forces Engaged in the Defense of Baltimore in 1814."

— Submitted December 17, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011

2. This Cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011

3. This Cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion Marker

The Empty Pedistal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 21, 2014

4. The Empty Pedistal

Empty Pedistal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 21, 2014

5. Empty Pedistal

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on December 24, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on December 24, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.