Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Star Spangled Banner
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
1. The Star Spangled Banner Marker
was written by
Francis Scott Key
during the bombardment of
Fort McHenry
Baltimore, Maryland
on
September 13-14, 1814
Erected 1976 by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1814.
Location. 30° 19.03′ N, 89° 14.38′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Scenic Boulevard and Fleitas Avenue. Located within War Memorial Park along sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian MS 39571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Independence Hall (a few steps from this marker); Declaration of Independence (a few steps from this marker); The Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flag of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitution of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. Ό mile away); Lawrence Guyot (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article - The Star Spangled Banner. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
2. The Star Spangled Banner Marker Monument
Public Domain Art
3. Bombardment of Fort McHenry
"A VIEW of the BOMBARDMENT of Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, by the British fleet taken from the Observatory under the Command of Admirals Cochrane & Cockburn on the morning of the 13th of Sept 1814 which lasted 24 hours & thrown from 1500 to 1800 shells in the Night attempted to land by forcing a passage up the ferry branch but were repulsed with great loss."
Public Domain
4. Original Manuscript copy of Star Spangled Banner Poem
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
