University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Final Rest
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 20, 2014
1. Final Rest Marker
Once Baltimore’s most prestigious cemetery, Westminster Burying Ground was the final resting place for many prominent Baltimoreans, including some 25 from the War of 1812. Notable burials include: General Samuel Smith, commander of American forces in Baltimore; General John Stricker, American commander at North Point; and John Stuart Skinner, U.S. prisoner exchange agent.
David Poe, Sr., who served at the Battle of North Point, is also buried here. He was the grandfather of writer Edgar Allan Poe.
Artist’s Touch
J. Maximilian M. Godefroy, designer of Baltimore’s Battle Monument, left his mark here, too. Godefroy designed the gateposts on the west side of the cemetery and also the tomb of General Samuel Smith.
“My friends I have but one life to lose and that I have at all times been willing to hazard in defense of my beloved country.”
Maj. Gen. Samuel Smith to the Committee of Vigilance and Safety, August 25, 1814.
(Inscriptions below the photos on the left)
John Stuart Skinner, buried here in 1851; John Stricker, buried here in 1825; Samuel Smith, buried here in 1839 with President
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 20, 2014
2. Final Rest Marker
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Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • 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° 17.416′ N, 76° 37.412′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in University of Maryland. Marker is on West Fayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 519 W Fayette St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Westminster Church and Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Among the Illustrious Men (a few steps from this marker); Westminster Hall & Burying Ground: Where Baltimore's History Rests in Peace (a few steps from this marker); Building Atop the Burying Ground (a few steps from this marker); Poe’s Baltimore (a few steps from this marker); John McDonogh (a few steps from this marker); The McDonoghs of Baltimore (a few steps from this marker); A La Memorie D’Edgar Allan Poe (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 20, 2014
3. Tomb of General John Stricker
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 20, 2014
4. Tomb of General Samuel Smith
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
5. John Stricker, buried here in 1825
This 1817 portrait of John Stricker by Rembrandt Peale hangs in the Maryland Historical Society Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Photographed By F. D'Avignon, 1851
6. John Stuart Skinner, buried here in 1851
This lithograph of John Stuart Skinner by F. D'Avignon appeared in The Book of the Farm, 1851, by Henry Stephens, with explanatory notes by John Stuart Skinner.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
7. Samuel Smith, buried here in 1839
with President Martin van Buren in attendance
with President Martin van Buren in attendance
This 1817 portrait of Samuel Smith by Rembrandt Peale hangs in the Maryland Historical Society Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
8. Artist’s Touch
J. Maximilian M. Godefroy, designer of Baltimore’s Battle Monument, left his mark here, too. Godefroy designed the gateposts on the west side of the cemetery and also the tomb of General Samuel Smith. Close-up of image on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
9. Stricker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
10. Samuel Smith
American Revolution
Maj. Gen. U.S. Army
War of 1812
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
11. David Poe, Sr.
David Poe Sr.
Patriot
and Grandfather of
Edgar Allan Poe
Born in Londonderry Ireland
in 1743
Died in Baltimore
Oct. 17, 1816
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 904 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 11. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
