Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Federal Hill
Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007
1. Federal Hill Marker
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 by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.
Location. 39° 16.754′ N, 76° 36.499′
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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); Major General Samuel Smith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Federal Hill (about 400 feet away); Colonel George Armistead (about 400 feet away); 226 Warren Avenue (about 500 feet away); The Leroy E. Hoffberger Shining Youth / Shining Walls (about 500 feet away); 222 East Churchill Street (about 600 feet away); 223 East Montgomery Street (about 600 feet away); 212 Warren Avenue (about 600 feet away); 217 East Churchill Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012
2. Federal Hill Marker
Photographed By Other, 1910
3. View of Baltimore from Federal Hill
Photographed By Other, circa 1849
4. Federal Hill from Pratt Street 1849
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2009
5. Federal Hill
View of Federal Hill from below.
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.
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 February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,036 times since then and 77 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.
