Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War in the Chesapeake
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
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Photographed by Don Morfe, December 13, 2014
1. War in the Chesapeake Marker
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.
The strategically important Chesapeake Bay region felt the brunt of the war, choked by shipping blockades and ravaged by enemy raids. The events in this region were crucial to the outcome of the war.
Though there was no clear victor at the end of the war, the United States protected its democracy and emerged with heightened stature on the world stage.
Explore this pivotal time in American history along the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 16.968′ N, 76° 35.598′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Fells Point.
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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: Baltimore must be tamed (here, next to this marker); 1633 Lancaster Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1630 Shakespeare Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1632 Shakespeare Street (about 300 feet away); 722 South Regester Street (about 300 feet away); 715 South Bethel Street (about 300 feet away); 713 South Bethel Street (about 300 feet away); 1628 Shakespeare Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed by Don Morfe, December 13, 2014
2. War in the Chesapeake Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, December 13, 2014
3. The Beer Truck-full view
Photographed by Don Morfe, December 13, 2014
4. War in the Chesapeake Marker-Panel 2
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
