Near Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Goodloe Edgar Byron
1929 - 1978
By Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
1. Goodloe Edgar Byron Marker
This scenic overlook is dedicated to Congressman Byron, a native of Williamsport, Maryland, who represented Maryland's 6th District from 1970 to 1978. He served as Captain with the U.S. Army's Third Armored Division. An avid outdoorsman and marathon runner, Congressman Byron was responsible for legislation that created the Monocacy Battlefield National Park, visible to the north.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 20.969′ N, 77° 23.384′ W. Marker was near Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker could be reached from Washington National Pike (Interstate 270) 3.6 miles south of Buckeystown Pike (Maryland Route 85), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Frederick MD 21704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Clustered Spires of Frederick (a few steps from this marker); History of the Monocacy River Valley (a few steps from this marker); The Battle That Saved Washington
By Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
2. Markers at the Rest Stop / Overlook
The plaque was at the very front of the display in 2007. It has since been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2020, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
RSS Feed