Douglas TA 4J Skyhawk

Historical marker location:

3023 Strawberry Point Rd, Middle River, Maryland

( Marker is on Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum.

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.