Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Scott Key
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 20, 2017
1. Francis Scott Key Marker
Inscription.
Francis Scott Key. . Frederick's favorite son is celebrated throughout the US before every kickoff, face-off and first pitch. The author of the “Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key was born in Frederick County and launched his law career here in 1801. He would write the National Anthem in 1814, while being held aboard a British ship during the bombing of Fort McHenry. To sense Frederick's pride in this hometown hero just attend a Frederick Keys baseball game at Harry Grove Stadium or note the civic buildings and commercial businesses that bear his name.
Frederick's favorite son is celebrated throughout the US before every kickoff, face-off and first pitch. The author of the “Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key was born in Frederick County and launched his law career here in 1801. He would write the National Anthem in 1814, while being held aboard a British ship during the bombing of Fort McHenry. To sense Frederick's pride in this hometown hero just attend a Frederick Keys baseball game at Harry Grove Stadium or note the civic buildings and commercial businesses that bear his name.
Location. 39° 25.059′ N, 77° 24.636′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on North Market Street, on the left when traveling north. This marker is in front of the North Market Street Pop Shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 North Market Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The final resting place of Francis Scott Key and his family, Mount Olivet Cemetery was established in 1854. The cemetery was financed by the sales of stock at $25 per share, which then could be exchanged for a 12 person plot. More than 34,000 people, including soldiers North and South who fought in the battles of Antietam, Monocacy, Gettysburg and South Mountain, are interred here.
Close-up of photo on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.