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

By Craig Swain, July 9, 2014
1. Nick of Time Marker
The background of the marker is a photo captioned, "Monocacy Junction (shown here in 1858) was strategic, if destroyed would cut off Union supplies and reinforcements to the west." A small illustration in the upper right is captioned, "This Harpers Weekly sketch of the Confederate-destroyed bridge over the Monocacy River illustrates the havoc wrought by armies upon the railroad."
Railroads played a major part in the Civil War. The ability to move troops and supplies rapidly over short and long distances had an immediate effect on campaigns and battles. Because of this advantage, railroads would become prime targets for both armies throughout the war.
A large force of veterans have arrived by water, and will be sent immediately [by train]. John W. Garrett, B&O Railroad President
Erected by Monocacy National Battlefield - National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 22.302′ N, 77° 23.483′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on Urbana Pike (State Highway 355), on the right when traveling north. Located on the battlefield trail paralleling the railroad track, from the Monocacy park visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is 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 marker. Slave to Soldier (here, next to this marker); Federals Take a Stand (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commemoration (about 400 feet away); 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (about 500 feet away); Desperate Escape (approx. ¼ mile away); Fleeing for Their Lives (approx. ¼ mile away); Burning the Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Monocacy National Battlefield (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
Also see . . . Battle of Monocacy by Markers. (Submitted on August 31, 2014, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

By Allen C. Browne, November 2, 2014
5. Remains of the Monocacy Railroad Bridge - September 1862
The War in Maryland — remains of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge over the Monocacy, Destroyed by the Rebels. — From a sketch by our special artist.
This Harpers Weekly sketch of the Confederate-destroyed bridge over the Monocacy River illustrates the havoc wrought by armies upon the railroad.Close-up of image on marker
This Harpers Weekly sketch of the Confederate-destroyed bridge over the Monocacy River illustrates the havoc wrought by armies upon the railroad.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2014, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 31, 2014, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 31, 2014, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on November 4, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.