Francis Scott Key Park and Bridge, Georgetown Trip

Before Crossing over the Key Bridge, we decided to stop in to see the Francis Scott Key Park which is located in Georgetown.

It’s a small park with some benches and a nice view of the Key Bridge.

Francis Scott Bridge Park, Georgetown Francis Scott Bridge Park, Georgetown Francis Scott Key Statute Francis Scott Key Statute

This stone plaque was dedicated to Francis Scott Key.

Francis Scott Key Plaque Francis Scott Key Plaque View from Key Bridge View from Key Bridge

We then walked over the bridge to return to the Metro.

The bridge has metal bars along the walkway to prevent anyone from falling in the water.

The view from the middle of the Key Bridge was pretty spectacular.

It was a clear day and you could see the Potomac River in all directions.

This photograph is of the Key Bridge right before you enter the state of Virginia.

Many people daily cross this bridge.

Virginia Side of the Key Bridge Virginia Side of the Key Bridge

Who was Francis Scott Key?

He was an American lawyer, author, and poet.   He wrote the lyrics to the “The Star Spangled Banner.”

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