Prince Frederick in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
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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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812
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Location. 38° 32.301′ N, 76° 34.943′ W. Marker is in Prince Frederick, Maryland, in Calvert County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Duke Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Main St, Prince Frederick MD 20678, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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: War in the Chesapeake (here, next to this marker); Michael J. Moore (here, next to this marker); Panic in Prince Frederick (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Green (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Frederick Library Firsts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arthur Storer Planetarium (approx. 0.9 miles away); W. S. Brooks High School (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Frederick.
Photographed by F. Robby, August 20, 2013
2. Panic in Prince Frederick Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 3, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 24, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 3, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
