Francis Scott Key Monument, National anthem memorial in Bolton Hill, Baltimore, United States
The monument features a gilded statue of Columbia waving a flag atop marble columns, with Francis Scott Key standing in a stone rowboat below.
Charles Marburg donated funds to create this monument in 1911, selecting French sculptor Antonin Mercié to design and construct the memorial structure.
The monument commemorates Francis Scott Key's composition of The Star-Spangled Banner while witnessing the defense of Fort McHenry in September 1814.
Visitors can reach the monument at the intersection of Eutaw Place and Lanvale Street, where regular maintenance keeps the structure in good condition.
Two gilded relief panels on the sides of the monument depict specific scenes from the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.
Location: Baltimore
Inception: 1911
Creator: Antonin Mercié
GPS coordinates: 39.30390,-76.62610
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:02
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