Seal of Baltimore
| Seal of Baltimore, Maryland | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | City of Baltimore |
| Adopted | 1827 |
| Torse | "CITY OF BALTIMORE - 1797" |
| Shield | Battle Monument |
| Use | To represent the city and to authenticate certain edicts and documents. |
The Seal of Baltimore is the official government emblem of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The current City Seal was adopted for use in 1827, possibly inspired by a famous speech and toast made by sixth President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) / [served 1825-1829], on a visit and tour in 1827, in which he dubbed the city with its most well-known nickname of "The Monumental City", with the recent erection of several monuments, including this for the War of 1812 and the new Washington Monument column, nearing completion in a wooded park, just north of the booming city.