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.
Now, as preparations for a British attack proceeded, the three-story-tall flag waved atop the 90-foot flagpole at Fort McHenry, its bold red, white and blue geometry unmistakable. From Baltimoreâs Federal Hill the fleet of more than 40 British vessels was visible at anchor off North Point.