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KEY, Francis Scott: Statue at Georgetown Univ in Washington, D.C.Photos courtesy of the National Park Service.Submitted by Ronda Bernstein on behalf of the NPS. Thanks Ronda! As works of the federal gov't they are in the public domain. (6/17/2007) Address: M & 36th Sts.Key Bridge over the Potomac Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange - Blue) (dcMem ID #1450) Click here to see all 2 pictures of this attraction ![]() Bust is a primary design feature of the park commemorating Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner. In 1986 Congress authorized the foundation to erect a memorial on public grounds. Park was dedicated on 9/14/1993, the anniversary of the firing on Fort McHenry. A bronze bust of Francis Scott Key on a granite pillar. The bust is approx. 2' tall on a 4' tall base. The face of the bust looks slightly toward his proper left. Park is situated at the foot of the Key Bridge in Georgetown. 0008000/01450_0010021439.jpg Sources & Links: | |||||