Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Old Fort Severn
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 10, 2008
1. Site of Old Fort Severn Marker
Transferred to the Navy Department 1845.
Demolished 1909.
In memory of men who served at Fort Severn during the War of 1812.
Erected 1957 by the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 38° 58.909′ N, 76° 28.872′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Memorial is on Cooper Road, 0.1 miles south of Santee Road. This marker is onboard the U.S. Naval Academy, on the northeast wall of Bancroft Hall's Fifth Wing, near the Scott Natatorium and the Wesley Brown Field House. It is about 0.3 miles north of the Academy's visitor entrance (Gate 1). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Severn and the United States Naval Academy (here, next to this marker); Norman Scott Natatorium (a few steps from this marker); Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN (within shouting distance
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More about this marker. Visitors will need to show a picture identification to visit the Naval Academy. Parking may be restricted in the area, but the marker should be accessible to pedestrians.
Additional commentary.
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Fort Severn was the original home of the U.S. Naval Academy. It was demolished in 1909 to make way for Bancroft Hall which is still the largest dormitory structure in the world.
— Submitted May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Additional keywords. Bancroft Hall, Naval Academy, Severn River.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 10, 2008
2. Markers at Bancrot Hall, NE
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 13, 2013
3. The Fifth Wing of Bancroft Hall
4. Fort Severn, early 1800s.
From the USNA Virtual Tour <http://www.usna.edu/VirtualTour/150years/images/5848.jpg>
Internet Archive, July 27, 2007
5. Fort Severn now The Gymnasium
Sketch by H. Abert Johnson 1886 from The Century Book of the American Colonies, c. 1900 by Elbridge Streeter Brooks.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 15, 2013
6. Fort Severn Spoon
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 13, 2013
7. Fort Servern
1808-1909
1808-1909
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,553 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 21, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
