The Worthington Farm-Monocacy National Battlefield - Frederick MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 22.631 W 077° 23.726
18S E 293669 N 4361371
The sign is on the balcony of the Visitor Center of the the Monocacy National Battlefield.
Waymark Code: WM17THZ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2023
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TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
The Worthington Farm
During the Battle of Monocacy, Confederate troops crossed the Monocacy River into the Worthington Farm. From this farm, the Confederates initiated three attacks toward the Union line, positioned on the neighboring Thomas Farm. A battery of Confederate artillery was set up near the house.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Monocacy
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 07/09/1864
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.