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

Commemoration

By Shawn Oliver, April 2, 2015

1. Commemoration Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On July 9, 1907, 43 years after the battle of Monocacy, 180 veterans of the 14th New Jersey Regiment returned to dedicate this monument in honor of their comrades and their sacrifices. Most of the men wore a memorial pin on their lapel, given to them the morning of the ceremony. It was a joyous, yet somber occasion—joyous to be reunited with old friends, yet somber because more than 140 members of the regiment had been wounded, captured, or killed at Monocacy. After the Civil War, many states built monuments like this one to commemorate the sacrifices of their fallen sons; a small gesture, but appreciated by those who served.

It will be...a lesson in patriotism to this and future generations, and remind all who may look upon it that New Jersey's sons did well their duty on this field in the great struggle for a United Nation.
Rev. Dr. W.W. Case, excerpt from his monument dedication speech, July 9, 1907

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(lower left) The State of New Jersey placed the first monument on the battlefield. Other monuments were later added: Pennsylvania (1908), United Daughters of the Confederacy (1914),

View of the 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment monument from the Commemoration Marker image. Click for full size.

By Shawn Oliver, April 2, 2015

2. View of the 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment monument from the Commemoration Marker

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Vermont (1915), and Maryland (1964).
(lower right) At the dedication ceremony former members of the 14th New Jersey Regiment—known as the Monocacy Regiment—were presented this commemorative pin. The regiment was assigned to Monocacy Junction from September 1862 to June 1863, returning during the Gettysburg Campaign and once more in 1864 to fight.

Erected by Monocacy National Battlefield—National Park Service—U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.

Location. 39° 22.251′ N, 77° 23.537′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355) 0.4 miles north of Araby Church Road, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located at the parking lot next to the 14th New Jersey Monument, stop 2 on the Auto-tour route. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5148-5156 Urbana Pike, Frederick MD 21703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Federals Take a Stand (a few steps from this marker); 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Nick of Time (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slave to Soldier (about 400 feet away);

14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment Monument image. Click for full size.

By Shawn Oliver, April 2, 2015

3. 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment Monument

Desperate Escape (approx. ¼ mile away); Burning the Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Fleeing for Their Lives (approx. ¼ mile away); L'Hermitage (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Also see . . .
1. Monocacy National Battlefield. National Park Service (Submitted on April 9, 2015.)

2. Old Marker at this Location. This marker replaced an older one at this location titled “Federals Take A Stand". (Submitted on April 9, 2015.)