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Fort McHenry
A national park on E Fort Ave, with 12 places within a five-minute walk. One of 161 parks & outdoors in Baltimore.
★ What stands out · The building’s story
On the National Register since 1966
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966. It is significant for its military, literature, art and conservation at the national level. Its architecture is described as Late 18th Century Star Fort and 19th Century Fortifications and Powder Magazine and 19th Century Barracks. The district takes in 4 historic buildings.
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ParkLandmark And Historical Building
Where it is
Directions →2400 E Fort Ave
The nearest neighbor is Armistead Monument, 1 min walk away.
Address2400 E Fort Ave · 21230-5336
HoursNot listed yetAdd the hours
NeighborhoodLocust Point Industrial Area
Phone(410) 962-4290
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12 places within a five-minute walk of Fort McHenry.
📜See a landmarkArmistead Monument1 min walk🍽️EatPort of Baltimore-Locust Point10 min walk🍺Have a drinkSilo Point12 min walk
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BCFD Fireboat StationFire department
2 min walk🥾Star-Spangled Banner National Historic TrailLandmark and historical building
2 min walk🚒Baltimore City Fireboat StationFire department
2 min walk🧰Navy Reserve Center (nrc) BaltimorePlace
3 min walk💼Navy Prior Service Station BaltimoreProfessional services
3 min walk🏛️US Navy Enlisted, Officer & Reserve RecruitingCentral government office
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Address
2400 E Fort Ave
Hours
Not set
Phone
(410) 962-4290
Website
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.