MD, USA
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
Cemetery
Historic cemetery established in 1786 where Revolutionary War officers and Maryland founders are buried, including General James McHenry, for whom Fort McHenry was named. The 1852 Gothic church was built over burial vaults. Also contains the grave of Edgar Allan Poe.
Visiting Today
Address
519 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Connected Events
Nov 1776
Maryland Declaration of Rights Adopted
Charles Carroll the Barrister
Jan 1781
Howard's Bayonet Charge at Cowpens
John Eager Howard