Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Federal Hill

Photographed by William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

1. Federal Hill Marker

Inscription. Since the founding of Baltimore, 1729, this hill has been a popular point for viewing the city’s growth. Here 4,000 people feasted 1780, to celebrate the ratification by Maryland of the Federal Constitution and in honor of the new government gave the place its name. An observatory, built here 1795, signalled city merchants of the approach of their vessels, a service which lasted a century. Shipyards have long been located near the hill and it has been mined for clay and sand during the Civil War, Union troops fortified the site and it was made a public park 1880.

Erected 1969 by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.

Location. 39° 16.754′ N, 76° 36.499′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Federal Hill. It is at the intersection of

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Warren Street and Henry Street, on the right when traveling west on Warren Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 347 Henry St, 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

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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Army of the Republic (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Federal Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Samuel Smith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 400 feet away); Colonel George Armistead (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Federal Hill (about 500 feet away); 226 Warren Avenue (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Federal Hill (about 500 feet away); The Leroy E. Hoffberger Shining Youth/Shining Walls (about 500 feet away); 222 East Churchill Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Federal Hill (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012

2. Federal Hill Marker

View of Baltimore from Federal Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Other, 1910

3. View of Baltimore from Federal Hill

Federal Hill from Pratt Street 1849 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Other, circa 1849

4. Federal Hill from Pratt Street 1849

Federal Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, June 30, 2009

5. Federal Hill

View of Federal Hill from below.

Baltimore City Skyline from Federal Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

6. Baltimore City Skyline from Federal Hill

The USS Constellation with its black and white hull can be seen moored across the harbor in the exact center of the photograph. Click on the image to zoom in.

Star-Spangled Banner flies over Federal Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

7. Star-Spangled Banner flies over Federal Hill

Replica of 1814 flag that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the Star-Spangled Banner during the Battle of Baltimore. Flag has 15 stars and 15 stripes.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,870 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 9, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on April 30, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 3, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on September 17, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.