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Monocacy National Battlefield (U. S. National Park Service) They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864 On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC Read More
The Battle of Monocacy - U. S. National Park Service The Battle of Monocacy began around 8:30 a m when Confederate skirmishers, commanded by General Stephen Ramseur, advanced south along the Georgetown Pike and encountered Union infantry near Monocacy Junction
Walking Trails - Monocacy National Battlefield (U. S. National Park Service) Explore Monocacy's walking trails and tour historic farms where the Battle of Monocacy raged in 1864 The Junction Trail starts at the park visitor center and covers the area where Jubal Early's Confederate forces deployed to attack the bridge at the river below
Monocacy Moments - U. S. National Park Service Join National Park Service staff to explore the connections between the Monocacy and Appomattox Court House stories Connections discussed include the US Colored Troop experience, the importance of railroads and logistics and soldiers who were present at both sites
Places - Monocacy National Battlefield (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS Monocacy National Battlefield comprises 1,647 acres of farmland, forest and riparian areas a few miles south of Frederick, Maryland, in the Monocacy River Valley The park includes six historic properties: the Baker, Best, Lewis, Thomas, and Worthington farms, as well as the Gambrill Mill and House