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. Marker 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 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. 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 Bold Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); This Boulder Overlooks the Monocacy Battlefield (about 500 feet away, measured
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Monocacy - The Battle that Saved Washington. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. 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 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 31 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.
