Last updated: October 10, 2024
Place
10th Vermont Monument
NPS / Claire Hassler
Quick Facts
Location:
Frederick, Maryland
Significance:
Civil War Monument
Designation:
National Battlefield, National Register of Historic Places, National Historic Landmark
Amenities
3 listed
Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto
The 10th Vermont Monument was dedicated in 1915 by the State of Vermont to honor the 10th Vermont infantry Regiment. This monument was the fourth erected at Monocacy.
The monument honors the soldiers from 10th Vermont Infantry Regiment who fought at the Battle of Monocacy for the Union forces. The 10th Vermont took part in two locations at the Battle of Monocacy. The first was at Monocacy Junction on the B&O railroad, where a small detail of 75 men was tasked with aiding in the defense of the railroad and road bridges crossing the Monocacy River. Most of the regiment took up position along the left flank of the Union line at the Thomas Farm, where it participated in some of the heaviest fighting.
Two members of Company D, 10th Vermont infantry—First Lieutenant George E. Davis and Corporal Alexander Scott—were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions at the Battle of Monocacy. Private George M. Douse, of Company A, was among those of the 10th who were wounded during the battle.