James McHenry, M.D.

Signer of the Constitution

1755-1816

The Maryland State Society

Daughters of the American Revolution

June 26, 1929

Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Fayette Street and North Greene Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

James McHenry

Irish-Born Founding Father

Newcomers like James McHenry helped shape the future of the new republic. A native of Ireland's County Antrim, McHenry (1753-1816) emigrated to Philadelphia in 1771 where he studied medicine with Benjamin Rush, one of Colonial America's most ...

Col. James McHenry of Baltimore

(1753-1816) Aide to Gen. George Washington during the revolution, McHenry was a physician, signer of the constitution from Maryland and Secretary of War from 1796-1800. Named in his honor was the Baltimore fort that withstood the British bombardment Sept. 13-14, ...