State of Maryland Monument

The Maryland Monument on the Civil War battlefield of Monocacy was dedicated on July 9, 1964 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the battle. It is next to the United Daughters of the Confederacy Monument To Southern Soldiers and the Maryland historical marker on Lee's Headquarters.

Location and directions

The monument is on the west side of Urbana Pike (State Route 355) across from and 100 yards south of the entrance to the new National Park Visitor Center.

Location: 39.37644 N, 77.397046 W; see map

Text from the monument:

The Battle of Monocacy

The Battle that Saved Washington

Here along the Monocacy River on
July 9, 1864, was fought the battle between
Union forces under General Lew Wallace
and Confederate forces under
General Jubal A. Early.

The battle, although a temporary victory
for the Confederates, delayed their march
on Washington one day, thereby enabling
General Grant to send veteran reinforcements
from Petersburg, Virginia to the defences
of Washington in time to forestall the
attack by the Confederates and thus save
the Capital from capture.

Dedicated on July 9, 1964 to
honor the Maryland soldiers who fought here
for the Union and the Confederacy.

J. Millard Tawes, Governor of Maryland

Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission,
George L. Radcliffe, Chairman

1864 - 1964