Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Civil War Magazine

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012

1. Civil War Magazine Marker

Inscription.
Larger cannon -- and more cannon -- came to Fort McHenry during the Civil War period. To provide safe storage for the additional gunpowder and ammunition, the Army built this magazine in 1864.

From the inside it doesn't look especially strong, but architectural plans reveal thick layers of brick and concrete that could have withstood the impact of any artillery fire. Its entrance passage and ventilation shafts were angled to prevent enemy projectiles from reaching the powder within. To prevent sparks that could set off an explosion, all nailheads on the interior woodwork were meticulously recessed and covered.

During World War I, the Army converted the magazine into a rifle range. Structurally, however, the magazine has changed very little.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 15.859′ N, 76° 34.961′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. Marker can be reached from East Fort Avenue. Marker is at Fort McHenry, 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore Maryland, 21230. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. This Tree Dedicated to Major General Samuel Smith (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Commodore John Rogers (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Colonel Samuel Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel William M. McDonald (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Colonel William Steuart (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Edward Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Charles Messenger (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Benjamin Fowler (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012

2. Civil War Magazine Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012

3. Orpheus

The marker and the roof of the Civil War magazine can be seen (in the lower right) in this photo of the statue of Orpheus in front of the nearby grain elevator.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 12, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.