Many of the streets on Locust Point in South Baltimore were named after War of 1812 heroes. These include:
-- Barney Street: Named for Commodore Joshua Barney.
-- Heath Street: Named for Major Richard Heath.
-- Webster Street: Named for Lieutenant John Adams Webster.
-- Randall Street: Named for Aquila Randall.
-- Jackson Street: Named for General and President Andrew Jackson.
-- Boyle Street: Named for Captain Thomas Boyle.
-- Winder Street: Named for Governor Levin Winder.
-- Covington Street: Named for General Leonard Covington.
-- Wells Street: Named for Daniel Wells, one of the "boy heroes" who allegedly shot and killed British Major General Robert Ross.
-- McComas Street: Named after Harry McComas, the other "boy hero".
-- Key Highway: Named in 1913, honors Francis Scott Key, who penned the Star-Spangled Banner while watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry (pictured).
In addition to these streets, the Wells and McComas Monument in East Baltimore commemorates Daniel Wells and Harry Gough McComas.
There is also a monument to Major General Samuel Smith, who commanded Baltimore's defenses during the War of 1812, on Federal Hill.
