Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Scott Key Bridge
Francis Scott Key
Author of the Star Spangled Banner
September 14, 1814
Then conquer we must for our cause it is just
And this be our Motto In God is our Trust
Erected by the National Society
United States Daughters of 1812 - April 21, 1924
Erected 1924 by U.S. Daughters of 1812.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Bridges & Viaducts • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1814.
Location. 38° 54.291′ N, 77° 4.116′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on Key Bridge (U.S. 29) south of M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Key Bridge, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Window on Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Scott Key Park … a place to reflect (within shouting distance of this marker); An Industrial Georgetown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Halcyon House (about 300 feet away); Forrest Marbury House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Halcyon House (about 400 feet away); Houses With A Prospect (about 400 feet away); Quality Hill - The John Thomson Mason House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.