Near Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
McCausland’s Attack
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
1. McCausland's Attack Marker
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. July 9, 1864
Brig. Gen. John McCausland's cavalry brigade forded the river, dismounted, and advanced up the slope toward the Worthington house. Thinking they would be facing inexperienced militiamen, the Confederates formed a line in front of the house and moved on foot through a cornfield toward the Thomas farm, about half a mile to the east.
There, Union Brig. Gen. James B. Ricketts' seasoned troops, concealed in a field behind a fence, surprised and repulsed them. McCausland's Confederates advanced again only to be driven back, with heavy losses, to the Worthington house. But more Confederates were on their way.
Onward they went through the growing corn.... Then...the whole Federal line of infantry rose to its feet and resting their guns on the upper rails of the fence took aim and fired a...murderous volley into the ranks of the approaching foe.
Glenn H. Worthington
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1935.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 39° 21.694′ N, 77° 24.12′
this page online
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Through a Child's Eyes (within shouting distance of this marker); Ambush (within shouting distance of this marker); Caught in the Crossfire (approx. 0.6 miles away); L'Hermitage (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1862 Antietam Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Lost Order (approx. 0.6 miles away); Final Attack (approx. 0.7 miles away); Civilians Under Siege (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
More about this marker. The background image
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
2. McCausland’s Attack Marker
McCausland’s troops formed near here on the afternoon of July 9, 1864 for their advance on the Thomas Farm.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This marker is among several describing the battle of Monocacy, to "tour" the battlefield using the related HMBd markers sites.
Also see . . . Battle of Monocacy. National Park Service site. (Submitted on November 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 3, 2007
3. Worthington Farm Tour Stop
This marker is one of the two standing on the left of the path.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 25, 2009
4. McCausland’s Attack Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 3, 2007
5. Initial Contact
McCausland's Cavalry initially engaged a company of the 8th Illinois Cavalry in the field to the west of the Worthington House.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,280 times since then and 84 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 5. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
