Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The War of 1812

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019

1. The War of 1812 Marker

Inscription. On June 18th, 1812, the United States Congress declared war on Great Britain, at the request of President James Madison. The British had blockaded the U.S. coast, seized American ships, and impressed their seamen. Also, the Canadians supported Indian raids along the American frontier. On September 10th, 1813, Commodore Perry defeated the British fleet on Lake Erie. On August 24th, 1814, the British marched into Washington, D.C. and burned the Capital, White House and Treasury. Then on September 10th, 1814, the British attacked Baltimore, successfully defended by American Militia. The Pennsylvania Militia, many from Lancaster, participated. On September 13th, 1814, the British fleet bombarded Fort McHenry for 25 hours before leaving. This inspired Francis Scott Key's poem "The Star-Spangled Banner." General Jackson defeated the British troops at New Orleans on January 8th, 1815. The ratification of the Treaty of Ghent ended the war on February 18th, 1815.

Erected by Pennsylvania State Society, N.S.U.S. Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Forts and Castles • War of 1812

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• Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. 40° 2.279′ N, 76° 18.34′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on Penn Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Penn Square, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (here, next to this marker); The Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); Poem Bricks and Mortar (a few steps from this marker); Lancaster's 'freedom spies' (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn Square (within shouting distance of this marker); James Buchanan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jasper Yeates Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Other markers no longer nearby. Soldiers and Sailors Monument (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old Courthouse (was a few steps

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from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old Center Square (Penn Square) (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Central Market (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Early Transportation Routes (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.