Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Another Day on Duty 1814
Two soldiers have finished guard duty and should be cleaning their weapons. Instead, they talk to a servant, enslaved to one of the militia officers. A sergeant overhears their conversation and prepares to rebuke them for talking instead of working.
Some rhythms of the Army never change. Cleaning weapons, enduring stern sergeants, and serving on guard duty were part of daily life. During the summer of 1814 soldiers fought boredom and routine while preparing for an attack from the British.
[Aside:]
Fort McHenry has changed over time. The earthen walls were reinforced with granite blocks in 1829 and a brick wall was added to shore up the parapets.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 39° 15.818′ N, 76° 34.793′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. It can be reached from Constellation
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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: Commanding Officers Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Allegiance by Force (within shouting distance of this marker); British Bomb (within shouting distance of this marker); In Full Glory Reflected (within shouting distance of this marker); A Star Spangled Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mortars vs. Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort McHenry (within shouting distance of this marker); Providing For The Common Defense
Another marker is no longer nearby. Star-Spangled Banner (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
