Believe it or Not

Historical marker location:

509 W Fayette St, University of Maryland, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Fayette Street and North Greene 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.