The Heart Spoke

The Heart Spoke (HM1AMB)

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Anne Arundel County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 12.582', W 76° 39.166'

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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Twin Oaks - the name evokes a rural character
long since lost to this part of Anne Arundel County. Built in 1857 by William Linthicum, this antebellum manor home presided over a 130-acre farm.

Twin oaks was the summer retreat of John Charles linthicum, U.S. Representative from 1911-1932. From here, he often lobied dignitaries and influential statesmen. In 1918 Linthicum introduced a bill designating "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem. President Hoover signed the bill in 1931.

"Then in that hour of deliverance, and joyful triumph, the heart spoke; and, Does not such a country, and such defenders of our country, deserve a song?" - Francis Scott key, 1836

Legacies of War
The "Star-Spangled Banner" and the flag that inspired it are legacies of the War of 1812. British forces gathered to attack Baltimore in September 1814. After a 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry, they failed to penetrate Baltimore's defenses and withdrew.

Francis Scott key, witnessing the bombardment and seeing a huge American flag over the garrison, was moved to write four stanzas of lyrices to a popular tune of the day.
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HM NumberHM1AMB
Series This marker is part of the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail series
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Date Added Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 10:55am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 357303 N 4341348
Decimal Degrees39.20970000, -76.65276667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 12.582', W 76° 39.166'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 12' 34.92" N, 76° 39' 9.96" W
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Area Code(s)410, 202, 443
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 405-499 Historical Way, Linthicum Heights MD 21090, US
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