Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Scott Key
And this be our motto In God is our Trust Key
Erected by Baltimore Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1941.
Location. 39° 17.871′ N, 76° 36.916′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Mount Vernon. It is at the intersection of East Mt. Vernon Place and North Charles Street, on the right when traveling west on East Mt. Vernon Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic 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 walking distance of this marker: Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Asbury House (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place (a few steps from this marker); Celebrating Culture: The Heart of the City / Contributing to Society: Baltimore's Best Address (a few steps from this marker); Mount Vernon Cultural District (within shouting distance of this marker); Contributing to Society: Baltimore's Best Address (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peabody Library (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Other markers no longer nearby. A Monumental Mistake (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Roger B. Taney Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Romance of a Romantic (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A Monumental Honor (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the wall of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,938 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.






