Monday, August 13, 2018
Other Baltimore War of 1812 Monuments-- Part 3: The "Star-Spangled Banner" House and Wells-McComas Monument
** The "Star-Spangled Banner" flag was designed and primarily sewn at Baltimore's Flag House. The historic house was once occupied by Mary Young Pickersgill and her successful flag making business.
** The Daniel Wells / Henry McComas Monument. These two men were members of Captain Edward Alsquith's Militia Rifle Compnay and are credited with killing British General Robert Ross, who had led the sacking and burning of the Washington, D.C..
The monument was completed in 1873 and is made of Baltimore County marble.
--Brock-Perry
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