Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mahan Hall
The Naval War of 1812 in Annapolis
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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
1. Mahan Hall Marker
U.S. Navy Trophy Flag Collection
Congress in 1814 legislated that all flags captured from an enemy in war by the U.S. Navy would be preserved and sent to Washington. By order of the President this collection was relocated to the Naval Academy in 1849 as an educational and inspirational tool. Twenty-five historic flags captured in the War of 1812 are shown in glass cases in Mahan Hall lobby and in the gallery of the auditorium, including the only captured Royal Standard. Mahan Hall, named for Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, USNA Class of 1859, served as the Academy's library from 1907 to 1973.
"Seas, Lakes and Bay: The Naval War of 1812" exhibition will be featured on the second floor from April 1 to November 3, 2013.
Erected by United States Naval Academy. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1857.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 59.013′ N, 76° 29.178′ W. Marker was in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It could be reached from Maryland Avenue. Marker is in front
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Sampson Hall (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Albert Abraham Michelson (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mahan Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval School (within shouting distance of this marker); Macedonian Monument
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
2. Mahan Hall Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Maury Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); HMS Macedonian Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Naval War of 1812 in Annapolis Walking Tour.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
3. Mahan Hall Marker seen over the barrel of a cannon captured in the Mexican War
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
4. Mahan Hall
The marker is visible in the lower left corner of this photo.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
5. The Constitution & the Guerriere
Detail from "USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere,in Action" (Michele F. Corne 1752-1845) From the USNA Museum collection. The captured flag (Center,top) is displayed in Mahan Hall)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
6. Trophy Hall inside Mahan Hall
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
7. Tiffany Plaque
Preservation and Exhibition of the flags shown in this Building authorized by Act of the Congress April 8, 1912. Completed May 1913 under the supervision of Commander William Cary Cole United States Navy, Captain John Henry Gibbons United States Navy Superintendent. (inside the front door of Mahan Hall)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
8. Tiffany Plaque (Detail)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
9. Ex Scientia Tridens: From Science, a Trident
The trident represents seapower, so the figurative meaning is "From Science Seapower".
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
