Monocacy National Battlefield

Name: Monocacy National Battlefield
Address: 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, US
Telephone: 301-662-3515

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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 who later wrote Ben Hur.

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5201 Urbana Pike

Frederick, MD
21704

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Local Phone: 301-662-3515
Fax: 301-600-4044

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	ADA Accessible Educational Resources Available Family-Friendly Free Parking Guided Tours/Guide Available On-site Motorcoach Parking Student Group-Friendly

April 06, 2024

Alicia_JA

Hallowed Grounds But Unhappy Park Ranger

I am so happy to know that these hallowed grounds have been preserved. The buildings are in exceptional shape and the roads connecting sites are easy to navigate. Be sure to get out at each of the...

January 05, 2024

RaceTrackHunter

I Learned Something Today!

Was in town for a few days, and I never pass up the opportunity to learn about a Civil War Battlefield. I did not know how important this battle really was in the grand scheme of things. Had this...

April 05, 2023

John B

The Most Important Battle That You Have Never Heard Of

The title of my review comes from a park ranger I had once at Gettysburg. He worked there and at Monocacy National Battlefield. I heard of the battle and knew its significance. However, I didn't...