Fort McHenry - Baltimore, MD
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N 39° 15.806 W 076° 34.770
18S E 363733 N 4347199
During WWII, Fort McHenry was used as a training ground for the US Coast Guard.
Waymark Code: WMQ87Q
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2016
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a historical American coastal star-shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in Chesapeake Bay September 13–14, 1814. It was first built in 1798 and was used continuously by U.S. armed forces through World War I and by the Coast Guard in World War II. It was designated a national park in 1925.
During the War of 1812 a storm flag (17 by 25 feet (5.2 m × 7.6 m)) was flown over Fort McHenry during the bombardment. It was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814 with a larger garrison flag (30 by 42 feet (9.1 m × 12.8 m)). The larger flag signaled American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore. The sight of the ensign inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry" that was later set to the tune To Anacreon in Heaven and become known as the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States."
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Admission Fee: $8
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Posting a picture(s) of the location would be nice although not required.