Queenstown in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
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
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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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Location. 38° 59.443′ N, 76° 9.457′ W. Marker is in Queenstown, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 18) and Maryland Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7013 Main Street, Queenstown MD 21658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Surprise at Queenstown (a few steps from this marker); War in the Chesapeake (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Queenstown (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowlingly (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Bowlingly (about 500 feet away); Lords Gift (approx. half a mile away); St. Peters Church (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenstown.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
