Capt. Angus Greme

Historical marker location:

937 Priestford Rd, Street, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Priestford Road (Maryland Route 136) and Trappe Road, on the left when traveling north on Priestford Road.)

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.