Edgemere in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"O! say can you see…"

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

"O! say can you see..." Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike McKeown

1. "O! say can you see..." Marker

Inscription.
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 county 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
✶ Join in commemorative events throughout the region

[Caption:]
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
After a 25-hour bombardment, soldiers at Fort McHenry raised a large American flag early on September 14, 1814. That flag, signaling British retreat, inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words that became America's national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1814.

Location. 39° 13.223′ N, 76° 25.875′ W. Marker is in Edgemere, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is at the intersection of North Point Road and Bay Shore Road, on the right when traveling south on North Point Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8700 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point MD 21219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 walking distance of this marker: Unexpected Resistance

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 4, 2025

2. "O! say can you see..." Marker

(here, next to this marker); War in the Chesapeake (here, next to this marker); Nature's Engineer (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shaw Family Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Wetlands (approx. 0.6 miles away); Todd’s Inheritance (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Heavy Price (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Presbytery of Baltimore (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgemere.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Todd’s Inheritance (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2025, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.