Battery Key & Mine Casemate

N 39°11.880 W076°26.521

Battery Key had eight 12-inch mortars (four each in two pits).
A meteorological station was also on top of this battery. Named after
Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
{see "American Seacoast Defenses" 2nd Ed. page 140}


Powerhouse and two controller booths behind Battery Key.
The powerhouse is now public restrooms.

BC Station above Pit 2.
This post is now gone due to vandalism.

Pit #1

Control booth #1.

Pit #2

Control booth #2.

Met. station above Pit 1.

Mine Casemate behind Battery Key. N 39°11.892 W076°26.530

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