Historical Marker
First Bank, First Heist
Historical marker location:
8252 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue near Bonifant Street when traveling south.)
West Side Development. Silver Heritage Georgia Avenue.
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.