WWII

Historical marker location:

400 American Legion Avenue, Williamsport, Maryland

( Memorial is on South Conococheague Street (Maryland Route 68) north of West Potomac Parkway, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.