Galilean Temple

Historical marker location:

200 N Washington St, Rockville, Maryland

( Marker is on North Washington Street, 0.1 miles north of West Middle Lane, on the left when traveling north.)

Location: 200 Block of North Washington Street. Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour.

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.