Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineEnd of East Fort Avenue Successful defense of this fort in the War of 1812. Sept. 13-14,1814, inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner." Authorized as Fort McHenry National Park March 3. 1925; transferred from War Dept. Aug. l0. 1933; redesignated Aug. 11, 1939. Boundary change June 5. 1936.
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