Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Monocacy National Battlefield
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On July 9, 1864, at 2:00 a.m., the last train of Union reinforcements pulled into Monocacy Junction just hours before the battle. The addition of 3,400 veterans increased Wallace's total to 6,600 men. While Wallace was successful in delaying the Confederate march on Washington, he failed to stop the Confederates from destroying the junction and damaging the railroad bridge.
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 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1904.
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); A Crossroads of History (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bold Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); Caring for the River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federals Take a Stand (about 400 feet away); Commemoration (about 400 feet away); 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (about 500 feet away); CPL Kirk J Bosselmann (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2014, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 30 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. 7. submitted on April 10, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.