Linthicum Heights in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Heart Spoke
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed By F. Robby, September 4, 2013
1. The Heart Spoke Marker
Twin Oaks - the name evokes a rural character
long since lost to this part of Anne Arundel County. Built in 1857 by William Linthicum, this antebellum manor home presided over a 130-acre farm.
Twin oaks was the summer retreat of John Charles linthicum, U.S. Representative from 1911-1932. From here, he often lobbied dignitaries and influential statesmen. In 1918 Linthicum introduced a bill designating "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem. President Hoover signed the bill in 1931.
"Then in that hour of deliverance, and joyful triumph, the heart spoke; and, Does not such a country, and such defenders of our country, deserve a song?" - Francis Scott key, 1836
Legacies of War
The "Star-Spangled Banner" and the flag that inspired it are legacies of the War of 1812. British forces gathered to attack Baltimore in September 1814. After a 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry, they failed to penetrate Baltimore's defenses and withdrew.
Francis Scott key, witnessing the bombardment and seeing a huge American flag over the garrison, was moved to write four stanzas of lyrices to a popular tune of the day.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Location. 39° 12.582′ N, 76° 39.166′ W. Marker is in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Twin Court and Historical Way, on the left on Oak Twin Court. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Linthicum Heights MD 21090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benson-Hammond House (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served (approx. 0.3 miles away); Linthicum Heights (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holly Run Church (approx. half a mile away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 0.7 miles away); Donald Emerson Shay, Jr. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pumphrey Elementary School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pumphrey (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Linthicum Heights.
Additional keywords. Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Photographed By F. Robby, September 4, 2013
2. The Heart Spoke Marker
The marker is directly in front of the Linthicum manor house.
Photographed By F. Robby, September 4, 2013
3. The Heart Spoke Marker
The intersection of Oak Twin Court and Historical Way.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
