Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

5750 Falls Road, Sabina-Mattfeldt, Maryland

( Memorial is at the intersection of Falls Road (Maryland Route 25) and Kelly Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Falls Road.)

Marker installed: 1951

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.