National Register of Historic Places
Monocacy National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield is a historic place in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000908.
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Monocacy National Battlefield
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About this place
What is Monocacy National Battlefield?
Monocacy National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service, the site of the Battle of Monocacy in the American Civil War fought on July 9, 1864. The battlefield straddles the Monocacy River southeast of the city of Frederick, Maryland. The battle, labeled "The Battle That Saved Washington," was one of the last the Confederates would carry out in Union territory. The two opposing leaders were General Jubal Early, fighting for the South, and General Lew Wallace, fighting for the North.
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Listing details
- Name
- Monocacy National Battlefield
- City
- Frederick
- County
- Frederick County
- State
- Maryland
- Listed on the National Register
- November 8, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 66000908
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.38516, -77.38295
When was Monocacy National Battlefield listed on the National Register?
Monocacy National Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1973.
Where is Monocacy National Battlefield located?
Monocacy National Battlefield is located in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland at approximately 39.38516, -77.38295. See the map above.
Is Monocacy National Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Monocacy National Battlefield is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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