National Monument · Maryland, United States
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a national monument in Maryland, United States, covering 43.3 acres (17.5 ha), established in 1925.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 43.3 acres (17.5 ha) |
| Established | 1925 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British Royal Navy from the Chesapeake Bay on September 13–14, 1814. The fort was built in 1798 and was used continuously by U.S. armed forces through World War I and by the United States Coast Guard in World War II. It was designated a national park in 1925, and, in 1939, was redesignated a U.S. National Monument.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine?
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is in Maryland, United States.
When was Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine established?
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine was established in 1925, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine?
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine covers 43.3 acres (17.5 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McHenry_National_Monument_and_Historic_Shrine — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fomc/ — Official park page.