Wells and McComas Monument, Baltimore-- Part 3:

To commemorate Defenders Day 1858, the coffins were carried in a procession to their current resting spot in Old Town's Ashland Square.  An unknown person from Baltimore even made a song for the occasion, "TheWells and McComas Funeral and Monument Song," sung to the tune of the "Star-Spangled Banner."

"Twas McCOMAS and WELLS- SO Fame the fact tells /  This heroic deed their fame evermore swells / As martyrs of liberty!  And we now raise / A monument high, to continue their praise."

In addition, , famed playwright  Clifton W. Tayleure published a play:  " "The Boy Martyrs of September 12, 1814, A Local Historical Drama in Three Acts" which played at the Holliday Street Theater.

The remains lay at Ashland Square for fifteen years until the monument was completed.  The simple 25-foot tall obelisk, made of Baltimore County marble, cost a total of $3,500.  Most of the funding was provided by the Baltimore City Council.

Monuments, Baltimore has removed Confederate Monuments.

Can You believe That?  --Brock-Perry