Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion
1814-1914
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, 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.
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