Historical Marker
The American Psychoanalytic Association
Historical marker location:
716 North Charles Street, Mount Vernon, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of North Charles Street and West Branch Lane, on the left when traveling north on North Charles Street.)
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.