Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Historical marker location:

2837 Frederick Ave, Carroll-South Hilton, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Frederick Avenue (Maryland Route 144) and Font Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frederick Avenue.)

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.