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Monocacy National BattlefieldBest Farm, Monocacy National Battlefield (facing south)
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Monocacy National Battlefield
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Recent Articles in the News

March 13, 2008 (Frederick NewsPost): Civil War enthusiasts find themselves prepared for battle

March 13, 2008 (Washington Post): 4 Area Sites Of Civil War Battles Listed As Imperiled

July 2, 2007 (Your4State.com): Park Officials Trying To Bring More Prestige To Monocacy Battlefield

June 29, 2007 (WJLA Channel 7): Monocacy Battlefield Opens New Visitor Center

June 28, 2007 (Frederick NewsPost): Welcome, you are here: Monocacy Battlefield opens new visitor center

June 27, 2007 (Frederick NewsPost): Historical proportions


 

Monocacy Junction, 1917  

Did You Know?
The "Y" at Monocacy Junction, completed in 1830, allows trains to turn around. It was the first of its kind in the United States, and is still in use today.

Last Updated: March 17, 2008 at 07:20 EST