Monocacy National Battlefield - Frederick Landmark

Descriptions from Across the Web

• In the summer of 1864, General Jubal Early led Confederate forces towards Washington, D.C. and threatened to capture the capital city. On July 9, Union troops under General Lew Wallace met Early's forces here at Monocacy. At the park visitors can experience ... more on Nps.gov
• This key Civil War battlefield marked the last push north by Confederates in 1864. Although it's seen as a confederate victory, this advance on Washington, D.C. was brought to a hault ... more on TripAdvisor
• Site of July 9, 1864 Civil War battle dubbed, "The Battle that Saved Washington." Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early defeated Union forces commanded by Gen. Lew Wallace. Wallace's troops delayed Early, enabling ... more on 167.102.232.26
• This stretch of farmland was the site of a little-known but important Civil War encounter, the Battle of the Monocacy. General Jubal Early led 15,000 Confederates against a Union force of 5,800 under General Lew Wallace in July 1864. The Confederates won, but their forces were weakened so that Un... more on Frommers

Directions

From the North (U.S. 15), or West (Hagerstown): Use I-70 eastbound, take Exit 54 (Market Street, Maryland Route 355), then turn left (south) onto Route 355. The Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center is located approximately 1.5 miles on the left, 5

Hours

The Monocacy National Battlfield Visitor Center is open daily, Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: There are currently no fees* at Monocacy National Battlefield. * While no fees are charged at Monocacy National Battlefield, if you are planning visits to other national parks this year, you may wish to check out the America the Beautiful - National Park
• Events: Schedule of events at http://www.nps.gov/mono/planyourvisit/events.htm

Other Web Resources

• www.nps.gov
• http://visitmaryland.org