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.
The Star-Spangled Banner. This is the flag that inspired Francis Scott. Key to write âThe Star-Spangled Banner.â. The flag, which flew over Fort McHenry in. Baltimore during the 1814 battle at the fort, is a 15-star, 15-stripe garrison flag made in. 1813 and loosely woven so that it could fly. on a 90-foot flagpole.