ROAD2002 (MD) -- Monocacy National Battlefield Monument

Monocacy was another one of those stops that was found by accident. The 1864 civil war battle is considered "The Battle That Saved Washington D.C." and was the of the last the Confederates would carry out in the Union territory. I didnt really have time to explore that day, though these are a sampling of the 1500 acres of historical scenery in the area.

This is the visitor center at the old Gambrill Mill, which had been restored on the outside. There was a somewhat rundown museum inside. . .

. . . a calm pond reflecting the trees and fenceline just outside of the visitor center. . .

. . . the restored fenceline. . .

. . .this marker denotes the battle's waves. . .

. . . this marker describes the general timeframe when the Confederates invaded Maryland during the civil war. . .

. . . one of many historical markers left over the years by various historical organizations before the NPS took over. . .

. . . much of the battle took place on a large field part of the Best Family Farm. . .

. . . and the Monocacy River Valley. . .

. . . the sun sets. . .

. . . the bridge heading out over the Moncacy River.