Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Heritage of Courage…The Society of the War of 1812

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020

1. Heritage of Courage...The Society of the War of 1812 Marker

Inscription.
The successful defense of Baltimore from British attack has been remembered and commemorated every year since 1814.

The Society of the War of 1812 maintains the legacy of remembrance. This society traces its origin to Fort McHenry. On September 13, 1836 surviving soldiers from the bombardment met at the fort and vowed "never to disband." According to oral tradition, they met in a former tavern building on the fort's grounds. By 1880 the last 12 surviving veterans made a motion to include the sons and grandsons of the defenders and the Society of the War of 1812 was born.

Today, the Society of the War of 1812 is a nationwide organization comprised of the descendents of veterans from that conflict. In addition to commemorative activities, the Society of the War of 1812 has restored cemeteries, historic forts and funded scholarship opportunities.

The U.S. Army tore down the tavern in 1837. Three small pillars standing next to the row of Lombardy Poplar trees marks its approximate location.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is

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listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Forts and Castles • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1836.

Location. 39° 15.875′ N, 76° 34.76′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. It can be reached from Constellation Plaza 0.3 miles east of Wallace Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

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 within walking distance of this marker: Welcome! You Are Now "On Post" (a few steps from this

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020

2. Heritage of Courage...The Society of the War of 1812 Marker

marker); O'er the Ramparts We Watch! (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of Fort McHenry (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistead (within shouting distance of this marker); Preservation of Earthworks (within shouting distance of this marker); A Vast Hospital Once Stood Here (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegiance by Force (about 300 feet away); A Pivotal Battle (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Remember 1814 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 18, 2025

3. Heritage of Courage…The Society of the War of 1812 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 31, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.