National Battlefield · Maryland, United States
Monocacy National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Maryland, United States, covering 1,647 acres (667 ha), established in 1934.
National Battlefield · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 1,647 acres (667 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3712° N, 77.3921° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Monocacy National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service, the site of the Battle of Monocacy in the American Civil War fought on July 9, 1864. The battlefield straddles the Monocacy River in unincorporated Frederick County, Maryland, southeast of the city of Frederick. Portions of the battlefield are in the Ballenger Creek census-designated place. The battle, labeled "The Battle That Saved Washington," was one of the last the Confederates would carry out in Union territory. The two opposing leaders were General Jubal Early, fighting for the South, and General Lew Wallace, fighting for the North.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 29.7 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 40.6 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 41.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Monocacy National Battlefield?
Monocacy National Battlefield is in Maryland, United States (39.3712° N, 77.3921° W).
When was Monocacy National Battlefield established?
Monocacy National Battlefield was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Monocacy National Battlefield?
Monocacy National Battlefield covers 1,647 acres (667 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monocacy_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mono/ — Official park page.