A post office called Leland has been in operation since 1857. The village was named for Edwin S. Leland. Geography. According to the 2010 census, Leland has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km 2), all land. Demographics
During the War of 1812 a storm flag was flown over Fort McHenry during the bombardment. It was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814 with a larger garrison flag (30 by 42 feet (9.1 m Ã 12.8 m)). The larger flag signaled American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore.
Key was aboard a ship in the harbor at Fort McHenry and witnessed the British bombardment of the fort in September, 1814 during the War of 1812. Key wrote the lyrics as a poem called Defence [sic] of Fort McHenry. The lyrics describe what Key saw during the attack, and especially his pride and relief and pride at seeing the American flag flying over the fort, signaling a successful defense of Baltimore. By the way, the tune is not original.