Historical Marker
Early Blacksmith Shop
Historical marker location:
7835 River Road, Emery Corners, Maryland
( Marker is at the intersection of River Road (Maryland Route 190) and Old Seven Locks Road, on the right when traveling west on River 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.