Historical Marker
Carter-Archer House
Historical marker location:
4188 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, Maryland
( Marker can be reached from Rock Run Road, 0.1 miles east of Wilkinson Road, on the right when traveling east.)
Gen. James J. Archer Birthplace.
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.