Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Armistead
To Col. George Armistead, April 10, 1779 – April 25, 1818, commander of this fort during the bombardment by the British Fleet, Sept. 13-14 1814. War of 1812.
Erected Spet. 12, 1914 by the City of Baltimore, Soc. War of 1812 contributing. In commemoration of the gallant defense of Fort McHenry under the command of Col. George Armistead, which was the inspiration of the National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
Erected 1914 by the City of Baltimore and the Society of the War of 1812.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1814.
Location. 39° 15.867′ N, 76° 34.8′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. Memorial can be reached from East Fort Avenue. Statue is on the fort grounds adjacent to the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome! You Are Now "On Post" (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of Fort McHenry (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage of Courage…The Society of the War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Preservation of Earthworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Allegiance by Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Another Day on Duty… 1814 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); O'er the Ramparts We Watch! (about 300 feet away); A Star Spangled Centennial (about 400 feet away); British Bomb (about 400 feet away); Fort McHenry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Regarding Armistead. “During the War of 1812, Col. George Armistead (1779–1818) was in command of Fort McHenry when Maryland was invaded by the British on September 13 and 14, 1814. For twenty-five hours, Armistead and his men endured a heavy bombardment from the British. During the bombardment, Francis Scott Key was held on one of the enemy’s ships, where he had gone on an official mission. It was on the ship’s deck that he composed the verses of the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’ ” —from the Smithsonian Institution Research Information System.
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