Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle Monument
Battle of North Point, 12th September, A.D. 1814, and of the Independence of the United States, the thirty-ninth
Bombardment of Fort McHenry, 15th September, A.D. 1814, and of the Independence of the United States, the thirty-ninth.
James Lowry Donaldson, Adjutant of 27th Regt. Gregorius Andre, Lieutenant 1st Rifle Battalion. Levi Clagett, 1st Lieut. Nicholsons Artillerists John Clemm. S. Haubert. T. Wallace E. Marriot. J. Armstrong. Benjn. Bond. Cecelius Belt. H. G. McComas. John C. Byrd. Daniel Wells, Jr. Benjm. Neal. D. Howard. A. Randall. J. Gregg. A.Maas. T. V. Beaston. John Jephson. J. H. Marriot, of John. Wm. Ways. J. Richardson. Clement Cox. John Garrett. Wm. McClellan. M. Desk. John R. Cox. B. Reynolds. Uriah Prosser. R. R. Cooksey. J. Evans. G. Jenkins. W. Alexander. T. Burneston. P. Bayard. C. Fallier. J. Dunn. J. Craig.
Erected 1815 by Citizens of Baltimore.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.
Location. 39° 17.434′ N, 76° 36.739′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Memorial is at the intersection of Calvert Street and Fayette Street, in the median on Calvert Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Battle Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Battle Monument (a few steps from this marker); Discover Baltimore: The Monumental City (a few steps from this marker); The Equitable Building (a few steps from this marker); Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore City Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Munsey Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lenore (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
More about this monument. Monument stands 52 feet high. Statue representing Baltimore is approx. 8½ feet high. The monument was designed by architect J. Maximilian M. Godefroy (c.1770c.1837). Antonio Capellano was the sculptor of the female figure, the four griffins, and the reliefs.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 8,736 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on September 29, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 29, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Randolph E Slaff of Canton, Georgia. 5. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 6. submitted on September 29, 2015.