What is the history of Baltimore, Maryland?
AB-Wikibot Apr 19th, 2007 During the 17th century, various towns called “Baltimore” were founded as commercial ports at various locations on the upper Chesapeake Bay. The present city dates from July 30, 1729, and is named after Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron BaltimoreLord Baltimore, who was the first Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. Baltimore grew swiftly in the mid- to late 18th century as a granary for sugar-producing Colonycolonies in the Caribbean. The profit from sugar encouraged the cultivation of cane and the importation of food. Baltimore’s shorter distance from the Caribbean, compared to other large port cities such as New York City and Boston, reduced transportation time and minimized the spoilage of flour. During the War of 1812, the United KingdomBritish declared Baltimore a “nest of Pirates.” The city’s Fort McHenry came under attack by British forces near the Inner Harborharbor after the British had Burning of Washingtonburned Washington, D.C. Known today a
