Araby View in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
10th Vermont Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 20, 2017
1. 10th Vermont Monument
This monument was erected by the State Of Vermont to designate the position of the Tenth Vermont Infantry during the battle fought here on the ninth day of July 1864 to save Washington, "and we saved it." Seven companies occupied the Washington Pike, while three companies occupied the Buckeystown Road opposite the Thomas House.
Erected 1915 by The State of Vermont.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1864.
Location. 39° 21.622′ N, 77° 23.236′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Araby View. It is at the intersection of Araby Church Road and Baker Valley Road on Araby Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4548 Araby Church Rd, Frederick MD 21704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: State of Pennsylvania Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Final Stand (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civilians Under Siege (approx. 0.3 miles away); Final Attack (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Bold Plan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edgewood (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named A Bold Plan
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Other markers no longer nearby. Federal Retreat (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Thomas Farm (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Thick of the Battle (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Gambrill House (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding 10th Vermont Monument. This was the third monument erected at Monocacy National Battlefield.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 20, 2017
2. 10th Vermont Monument With The Barn At The Thomas Farm In The Background
First Lieutenant George E. Davis and Corporal Alexander Scott, both of the regiments Company D, were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroism during the battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
