Contact Info
Rt. 355 North
Frederick, MD 21704
- Phone:
- 301-662-3515
Basics
- Type:
- Historical Site
Description
In the summer of 1864, General Jubal Early led Confederate forces towards Washington, D.C. and threatened to capture the capital city. On July 9, Union troops under General Lew Wallace met Early’‘s forces here at Monocacy. At the park visitors can experience stories of the past in a landscape that has changed little since the 19th century.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The Gambrill Mill Visitor Center is open daily.
- Labor Day - Memorial Day: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Memorial Day - Labor Day: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed New Year’‘s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From the North (U.S. 15), or West (Hagerstown)
Use I-70 eastbound, take Exit 54 (Market Street, Maryland Route 355), then turn left (south) onto Route 355. The Gambrill Mill Visitor Center is located approximately 2.4 miles on the left, one-tenth of a mile south of the Monocacy River bridge.
From the East (Baltimore)
Use I-70 westbound, take Exit 54 (Market Street, Maryland Route 355), then bear right (south) to continue on Maryland Route 355 (Urbana Pike). The Gambrill Mill Visitor Center is located approximately 2.7 miles on the left, one-tenth of a mile south of the Monocacy River bridge.
From the South (Washington)
Use I-270 northbound to Exit 26 (Maryland Route 80, Urbana). Turn left onto Route 80 (east) and proceed two-tenths of a mile to traffic circle. Take circle 3/4 of the way around following road to intersection with Route 355. Turn left onto Route 355 North. The Gambrill Mill Visitor Center is located on the right, approximately 3.7 miles north on Route 355.
