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 likeCrater Lake NP and Lava Beds NMJohn Day Fossil Beds NM and Columbia River GorgeGrand Staircase Escalante NM - Heart of the CockscombEl Malpais NM