June 22, 2014May 27, 2022 by Steven Michael Martin We all know the National Anthem…here is the fort that was defended and gave Francis Scott Key the idea for the Star Spangled Banner…from the 1814 Battle of Baltimore. in Maryland / National Monuments SharePost tagsfortYou may also likeJohn Day Fossil Beds NM and Columbia River GorgeC&O Canal NHP and CumberlandColorado NM - Drive to McInnis CanyonsPetroglyph NM