Historical Marker
Fredericks Poet Lawyer
Historical marker location:
Frederick, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of West Church Street and North Court Street, on the right when traveling west on West Church Street.)
Francis Scott Key.
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.