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Orpheus Statue

2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Published schedule The outdoor monument follows park-ground hours and gate closures. It does not share the Star Fort admission requirement or interior closing line.
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Orpheus with the Awkward Foot is the large 1922 Francis Scott Key monument beside the west side of Fort McHenry's Seawall Trail. The monument is commonly described as Orpheus, while its mapped full name is Orpheus with the Awkward Foot. Save the exact pin because it is outside the Star Fort interior.

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Where exactly is Orpheus Statue?

Use the exact named OpenStreetMap artwork pin on the west side of the park. The monument sits along the Seawall Trail, west of the Star Fort and southwest of the main parking area.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
Where should I park for Orpheus Statue?

Park in the free main visitor lot and walk the Seawall Trail to the monument. There is no separate monument parking, and nearby roads are not visitor spaces.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
When is Orpheus Statue open?

The outdoor monument follows park-ground hours and gate closures. It does not share the Star Fort admission requirement or interior closing line.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
Are there restrooms near Orpheus Statue?

There are no restrooms at the statue. Use the Visitor Center or Star Fort facilities while those buildings are open.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
Is Orpheus Statue free?

Viewing Orpheus and walking the surrounding trail are free. Star Fort admission is separate.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
How accessible is Orpheus Statue?

The monument is reached from the paved, wheelchair-accessible Seawall Trail. The final viewing angle and nearby lawn may have grades or grass.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
Are dogs allowed at Orpheus Statue?

Leashed pets may visit the outdoor monument and trail. Keep the leash within six feet, remove waste and do not continue into pet-restricted historic or building areas.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
Is Orpheus Statue good for children?

Orpheus is an easy visual landmark on a short trail segment, but there is no staffed interpretation or play equipment at the statue itself.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
What should I know before visiting Orpheus Statue?

The monument is commonly described as Orpheus, while its mapped full name is Orpheus with the Awkward Foot. Save the exact pin because it is outside the Star Fort interior.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026
How do you reach Orpheus Statue?

MTA bus service reaches the Locust Point area, but the final walk can be substantial. Bicycles are allowed on paved park areas but not inside the historic zone.

Sourced answer Researched Aug 10, 2026

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