Worthington-McKinney Ford— Monocacy National Battlefield - Frederick MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 21.702 W 077° 24.131
18S E 293041 N 4359668
Confederate troops succeeded in finding their way across the Monocacy River at the foot of this hill. Brig. Gen. John McCausland's 350 cavalrymen came up over the hill and assembled on the front yard of the Worthington farm.
Waymark Code: WM136JJ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2020
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Worthington-McKinney Ford 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. July 9, 1864— Monocacy National Battlefield--Confederate troops succeeded in finding their way across the Monocacy River at the foot of this hill. Brig. Gen. John McCausland's 350 cavalrymen came up over the hill and assembled on the front yard of the Worthington farm. Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon's 3,000 infantrymen crossed about three hours later, swung south of the house, and proceeded over Brooks Hill to your left. The next goal of the Confederates: to maneuver around the Federals' left line on the neighboring Thomas farm.
LOCATION: Marker is near Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Baker Valley Road when traveling south. Located at stop three of the auto-tour of Monocacy Battlefield. This marker set is at the trail head for the Worthington Farm walking tour. To reach the stop, from Baker Valley Road, turn northwest onto the park service road (running parallel to Interstate 270, from which there is no direct access). Follow the service road to the parking lot near the Worthington House. Marker is in this post office area: Frederick MD 21704, United States of America.
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