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Monocacy National BattlefieldTheme(s): Civil War | |
Description:
Known as the "Battle That Saved
Washington", the battle of Monocacy on
July 9, 1864 between 18,000 Confederate
forces under General Jubal Early, and
5,800 Union forces under General Lew
Wallace, marked the last campaign of the
Confederacy to carry the war into the north.
One of the objectives of this campaign was
to capture Washington, D.C. Although this
battle was a military victory for the
Confederates, it was also a defeat. Time
spent for battle cost the Confederates a
day's delay in marching on the federal
capital. General Lew Wallace's defense
along the Monocacy bought critical time to
allow Washington to be reinforced. Early's raid would be thwarted and the war would be taken to the
south for the rest of the war.
Accessibility:
Monocacy National Battlefield visitor center is accessible.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Hiking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Cross Country Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Monocacy National Battlefield
Car:
From the North, East, or West use I-70, take Exit 54 (Market
Street), then turn south on Maryland Route 355. The Gambrill Mill Visitor
Center is located one-tenth of a mile south of the Monocacy River bridge.
From the South use I-270, take Exit 26 (Urbana). Turn left onto
Rt. 80 and proceed two-tenths of a mile to stop sign. Turn left onto
Rt. 355 North. The Gambrill Mill Visitor Center is located 3.7 miles
north on Rt. 355.
Nearby Parks:
Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia
Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania
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