Carroll Baldwin Memorial Hall

Historical marker location:

9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Baltimore Street and Foundry Street on Baltimore Street.)

Marker installed: 2012

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.