Twiggtown

Historical marker location:

North Branch, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Williams Road Southeast and Brice Hollow Road, on the right when traveling east on Williams Road Southeast.)

Founded 1768.

Maryland was the birthplace of the national anthem: The national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812. Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor and was inspired by the American flag still flying over the fort at dawn.