Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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A Bold Plan
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 2, 2014
1. A Bold Plan Marker
Inscription.
A Bold Plan. . In June 1864, with Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant intent on destroying Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army, Lee developed a bold plan to capture Washington, D.C. He sent Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early with 15,000 troops to invade the North. Pushing through the Shenandoah Valley to Frederick, Maryland, Early expected to encounter minor resistance, but instead he found an opposing force of 6,600 troops he had not anticipated. Although his army prevailed at the Battle of Monocacy on July 9, 1864, the delay cost Early his chance to take Washington and, perhaps, to turn the war in favor of the Confederacy.
In June 1864, with Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant intent on destroying Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army, Lee developed a bold plan to capture Washington, D.C. He sent Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early with 15,000 troops to invade the North. Pushing through the Shenandoah Valley to Frederick, Maryland, Early expected to encounter minor resistance, but instead he found an opposing force of 6,600 troops he had not anticipated. Although his army prevailed at the Battle of Monocacy on July 9, 1864, the delay cost Early his chance to take Washington and, perhaps, to turn the war in favor of the Confederacy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1864.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 22.631′ N, 77° 23.718′ W. Marker was in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker could be reached from New Technology Way, 0.1 miles east of Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, Frederick MD 21704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named A Bold Plan (a few steps from this marker); Battle Begins
More about this marker. Marker was formerly located at 39.361659N 77.401715W, down a long driveway off of Baker Valley Road just east of its underpass of I-270.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has different text.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 2, 2014
2. A Bold Plan Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2016
3. A Bold Plan Marker
At its new location
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
