In Memoriam

Historical marker location:

535 Hampton Lane, Towson, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Hampton Lane, 0.2 miles east of Hampton Garth, on the right when traveling east.)

Cemetery. Egyptian Revival Vault, 1815.

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.