Gunpowder River

Historical marker location:

Middle River, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Grace's Quarter Road.)

Marker installed: 1968

So Called as early as 1600.

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.