Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Powder Magazine
Photographed by William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007
1. Powder Magazine Marker
Magazines are structures designed to protect gunpowder and ammunition from moisture, sparks and impact.
In 1814, a much smaller magazine stood here. During the famous bombardment, a British shell crashed into the roof, but miraculously failed to set off an explosion. Immediately after the battle, work began on a stronger magazinethe one you see today.
The brick walls and arched roof are so thick that the space inside accounts for only 10% of the buildings total volume.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 39° 15.804′ N, 76° 34.81′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in the Locust Point Industrial Area. It could be reached from East Fort Avenue. Marker is inside the star fort. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Providing For The Common Defense (here, next to this marker); British Bomb (a few steps from this marker); Commanding Officers Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Mortars vs. Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Another Day on Duty 1814 (within shouting distance of this marker); In Full Glory Reflected (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Guardhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Cistern and Well (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
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).
Photographed by William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007
2. Powder Magazine built following September 1814 bombardment.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., 2005
3. Powder Magazine Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,393 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2022, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 8, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
