Near North East in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“O! say can you see…”

Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Photographed by Don Morfe, March 10, 2015

1. “O! say can you see…” Marker

Inscription. The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the war on this country and the world.

Experience the Trail
• Drive through rural landscapes and historic communities
• Paddle or cruise waterways where British and American troops once traveled
• Witness battles at reenactment events
• View the original Star-Spangled Banner flag and visit the house where it was made
• Hike or bike trails with stops at historic sites and scenic overlooks

Erected by National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 39° 36.724′ N, 76° 0.552′ W. Marker is near North East, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Interstate 95. The marker is located at the rest-stop Chesapeake House, toward the southbound I-95 lanes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North East MD 21901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Maryland Women in Military Service Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the Chesapeake (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Principio Company (approx. 2.7 miles away); Flight 605 (approx. 2.8 miles away); In Memory of Tom Welch (approx. 2.8 miles away); Striking a Blow (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of Woodlawn Camp Meeting (approx. 2.9 miles away); The North East Nazarene Camp (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North East.

Photographed by Don Morfe, March 10, 2015

2. “O! say can you see…” Marker

The Chesapeake House is in the backgroung

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 22, 2022

3. “O! say can you see…” Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 22, 2022

4. “O! say can you see…” Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on February 16, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.