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

Francis Scott Key

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

1. Francis Scott Key Marker

Inscription. This tree dedicated to Francis Scott Key who was inspired to write our National Anthem — The Star Spangled Banner — by the flag which flew from Fort McHenry during its bombardment.

Erected 1932 by National Society, United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry, and the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series lists.

Location. 39° 15.863′ N, 76° 34.928′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. It can be reached from Constellation Plaza 0.1 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,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in

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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: This Tree Dedicated to Colonel Joseph Sterett (here, next to this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Major J.J. Ulrich Rivaldi (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant John Frazier (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Major Richard Heath (a few steps from this marker); Colonel James McHenry (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to General John Stricker (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Colonel George Armistead (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant H.S. Newcomb (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Orpheus (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

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

2. Francis Scott Key Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 25, 2021

3. Francis Scott Key Marker

The marker can be seen at the base of the tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.