Foundation on Which to Build a Community

Historical marker location:

Upton, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Dolphin Street and Etting Street on Dolphin Street.)

Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Trail.

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.