Flagpole - Baltimore, MD
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N 39° 15.801 W 076° 34.786
18S E 363710 N 4347190
An exact replica of the original flagpole that inspired the Star Spangled Banner at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14VAX
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2021
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The plaque says, "The bombardment has ended; the battle is over. As the rain clouds pass and the rays of the sun shine on the fort, the garrison, tired and relieved, stands upon the parade ground. All eyes stare at the large 30 x 42-foot American flag. Carefully kept dry throughout the stormy night, it is now hoisted as a special act of defiance and symbol of perseverance.
Seeing this flag from miles away inspires Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner".
"At this time the morning gun was fired, the flag hoisted, and Yankee Doodle played…"
Private Isaac Munroe Baltimore Fencibles, 1814."
Where is original located?: Destroyed
Where is this replica located?: Fort McHenry
Who created the original?: NPS
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1810s
Internet Link about Original: Not listed
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