Araby View near Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Monocacy Battlefield
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
1. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1973
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 22.625′ N, 77° 23.737′ W. Marker is near Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Araby View. It can be reached from Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the entrance to the new Monocacy Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick MD 21703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: The Lost Order (here, next to this marker); 1862 Antietam Campaign (here, next to this marker); Battle Begins (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Bold Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); This Boulder Overlooks the Monocacy Battlefield
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. A Bold Plan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Monocacy National Battlefield. National Park Service website. (Submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
2. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
3. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
4. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
5. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
6. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
7. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
8. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
9. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
10. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 7, 2012
11. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
12. Monocacy Battlefield Marker
Marker is seen here on the wall of the Visitor Center.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
13. Monocacy National Battlefield
The new Visitor Center at the Monocacy Battlefield seen here was constructed to blend into the countryside. The marker is located at the entrance to the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 12, 13. submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
