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Francis Scott Key Bridge

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The bridge is named in honor of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner. On September 14, 1814, he wrote, “Then conquer we must for our cause it is just And this be our Motto In God is our Trust.” It was erected by the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 on April 21, 1924.
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