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.
June 13, 2015. During the Battle of Baltimore on September 13 and 14, 1814, heavy thunderstorms over Fort McHenry prevented the flying of the flag we know today as the Star Spangled Banner. At 30 by 42 feet, it was so massive that, if waterlogged, it could weigh several hundred pounds and snap the flagpole.