Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011
1. The Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument Marker
To commemorate the centennial of the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner," the pupils of the public schools of Baltimore have erected this memorial upon Hampstead Hill* where, in September, 1814 the citizen soldiers of Maryland stood ready to sacrifice their lives in defense of their homes and their country.
Erected 1914 by pupils of the public schools of Baltimore.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1814.
Location. 39° 17.4′ N, 76° 35.013′ W. Monument is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Patterson Park. It can be reached from South Patterson Park Avenue north of East Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north. The monument is near the Pagoda in Patterson Park. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument 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: Show of Strength (here, next to this marker); This Cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion (a few steps from this marker); Patterson Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prelude to War (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Patterson Park (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Also see . . . National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial. Baltimore, Maryland, September 6 to 13, 1914 (Submitted on December 18, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
1. Dedication Ceremony, Friday September 11th 1914
"10.30 A. M. PATTERSON PARK.
Unveiling of Memorial erected by the Pupils of the Public Schools of Baltimore City, Marking the Site of the Headquarters of General Samuel Smith, Commander-in-Chief of the Defenders of Baltimore in 1814.
Dr. James M. Delevett, Chairman, School Board Committee.Presentation by Charles J. Koch, Assistant Superintendent, Department of Education. Acceptance by Hon. James H.Preston, Mayor of Baltimore. Address by Hon. William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State."
— Submitted December 17, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011
2. The Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument & 1812 cannons
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011
3. The Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011
4. The School Boy
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011
5. The School Girl
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 18, 2011
6. g. Maxwell Miller's signature on the Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,198 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 16, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
