Aberdeen in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"O! say can you see "
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed by Don Morfe, January 30, 2015
1. "O! say can you see..." Marker
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the war on this country and the world.
Experience the Trail
Drive through rural landscapes and historic communities
Paddle or cruise waterways where British and American troops once traveled
Witness battles at reenactment events
View the original Star-Spangled Banner flag and visit the house where it was made
Hike or bike trails with stops at historic sites and scenic overlooks.
Plan your Adventure-Download the free Chesapeake Explorer App or visit www.starspangled trail.net or www.nps.gov/stsp
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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° 29.814′ N, 76° 13.902′ W. Marker is in Aberdeen, Maryland, in Harford County. It is on the Maryland House rest stop (Interstate 95 at milepost 82).
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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colony of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); State of Maryland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sophias Dairy (approx. 1.7 miles away); Spesutia Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); This Tablet (approx. 2½ miles away); "The Bush Declaration" (approx. 2½ miles away); Harford Town (approx. 2.6 miles away); Calvary United Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aberdeen.
Other markers no longer nearby. Explore the Chesapeake (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Spesutia P. E. Church (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Don Morfe, January 30, 2015
2. "O! say can you see..." Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 17, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
