Maryland Monument at Monocacy Nat'l Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland

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The Maryland Monument at Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland, commemorates Maryland's involvement in the pivotal Civil War battle fought at this site. Located about one mile north of the visitor's center, it stands alongside other state monuments and the Confederate Monument. The battlefield is recognized for its strategic importance in delaying Confederate forces during the war. Managed by the National Park Service, the site offers visitors insight into the battle and Maryland's role in it.