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Monocacy National Battlefield
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. Contact Information
4801 Urbana Pike Frederick, MD 21704-7307 (301) 662-3515 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By 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.
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Recommended Activities At Gambrill Mill:Exhibit area located in Gambrill Mill visitor center includes electric map orientation program, interactive computer program, artifacts and interpretive displays of the battle. Trails, Roads: Stop at the visitor center for directions to the Worthington Farm Trail and Gambrill's Mill Trail and pick up a map for the Auto Tour of the battlefield area with directions to the five monuments. Programs/Activities: Programs vary throughout the year. Programs are offered by rangers and at special events in coordination with Living History volunteers.
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