Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fluvanna Virginia Artillery

Capt. Captain John L. Massie

Photographed by Mike McKeown

1. Fluvanna Virginia Artillery Marker

Inscription. Two cannons of Captain John L. Massie's Fluvanna Virginia Artillery were engaged in the battle on the rising ground northwest of the Best Farm before advancing to this point during the afternoon fighting. From here they fired into the flank of United States forces on the other side of the Monocacy River. Though effective, their position also came under fire as noted by cannoneer James C. Wood, "their shells bursted all round us and minie balls fell thick."

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1864.

Location. 39° 22.208′ N, 77° 23.889′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It can be reached from Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355) 0.3 miles south of New Technology Way, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of the Historic Best Farm. Stop One on the auto tour of Monocacy National Battlefield. Marker is accessible via the gravel road leading to the farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick MD 21704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: Caught in the Crossfire (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Hermitage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lost Order (within shouting distance of this marker); 1862 Antietam Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (approx. 0.3 miles away); Commemoration (approx. 0.3 miles away); Federals Take a Stand (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Crossroads of History (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Other markers no longer nearby. Best Family Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Confederates Invade Maryland (was within

Photographed by Mike McKeown, November 11, 2026

2. Fluvanna Virginia Artillery Marker

shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. Fluvanna Artillery (Civil War in the East). (Submitted on November 12, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland.)
2. Best Farm - Confederate Cannon #1 (National Park Service). "These replica cannons represent the approximate location of Confederate artillery during the Battle of Monocacy. Around 1 p.m. Massie's Battery relocated to the area between the Best House and the wooden barn (burned during the battle). Carpenter's Battery relocated to west of the stone barn. From these positions the batteries supported McCausland's Cavalry across the river on the Worthington Farm." (Submitted on November 12, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland.)

3. Monocacy National Battlefield. National Park Service (Submitted on November 12, 2026.)

Photographed by Mike McKeown, November 11, 2026

3. Fluvanna Virginia Artillery Marker

Best Farm house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike McKeown, November 11, 2026

4. Best Farm house

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.