Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.The strategically important Chesapeake Bay region felt the brunt of the war, choked by shipping blockades and ravaged by enemy raids. The events in this region were crucial to the outcome of the war.
Though there was no clear victor at the end of the war, the United States protected its democracy and emerged with heightened stature on the world stage.
Explore this pivotal time in American history along the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.
| HM Number | HM14MU |
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| Series | This marker is part of the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series |
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| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 12:27am PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 406274 N 4378233 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 39.54866667, -76.09085000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 32.92', W 76° 5.451' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 32' 55.20" N, 76° 5' 27.06" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 443, 410 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 450 Pennington Ave, Havre De Grace MD 21078, US |
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