Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tomb of Dr. William Beanes

Photographed by F. Robby, December 2, 2004

1. Tomb of Dr. William Beanes Marker

Inscription. To secure the release of prisoner of war Dr. Beanes, Francis Scott Key visited the British fleet, September, 1814. Detained until after the attack on Baltimore, the two witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry on the 13th and 14th, during which Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 38° 48.675′ N, 76° 45.181′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on Pennsylvania Avenue (Maryland Route 4) 0.2 miles west of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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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: British Disgrace (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas John Claggett, D.D. (approx. ¼ mile away); Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunk Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marlborough (approx. 0.3 miles away); At a Crossroads of Travel and Trade (approx. 0.3 miles away); A British Encampment (approx. 0.3 miles away); Protecting the Records and Papers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of John Carroll (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Marlboro.

More about this marker. There is an identical marker located on Crain Highway (US 301), three tenths of a mile south of Marlboro Pike (MD 725).

Tomb of Dr. William Beanes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, December 2, 2004

2. Tomb of Dr. William Beanes

The tomb is located in a small park at the intersection of Elm Street and Governor Oden Bowie Drive, about six tenths of a mile from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,704 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.