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Monocacy Battlefield National Historic Landmark Update and Boundary Adjustment
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The National Park Service (NPS) National Historic Landmarks (NHL) Program is studying and updating the National Historic Landmark designation for Monocacy Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland. This page is provided to facilitate public understanding of the study and nomination update process. A public comment period will open once the study is complete and the revised nomination is scheduled for review. At that time, a Federal Register notice will be published. It will include instructions for accessing a copy of the revised nomination, providing comments in writing, and attending a virtual meeting.
Monocacy Battlefield National Historic Landmark was designated in 1973. The 1973 nomination requires updating because it had unclear boundaries and inadequate documentation of the battlefield. This study aims to reassess the 1973 boundary and battle history, update the research and documentation, and recommend adjustments to the boundary so that it better captures the history of the battle and recognizes its significance.
National Historic Landmarks are places that hold exceptional importance in the nation's history and cultural heritage. This special recognition is honorary and aimed at encouraging the preservation and protection of these important places. Under federal law, designation as a National Historic Landmark does not prohibit any actions that may otherwise be taken by a property owner with respect to their property. Recognition as a National Historic Landmark does not mean a property will be acquired by the government and there is no requirement that landmarks be open to the public.
The 3,020-acre study area includes all the federal park land known as Monocacy National Battlefield (1,647 acres), along with an additional 1,373 acres owned by various public and private entities and individuals.
Please send your questions to ncr_nhl@nps.gov.
The updated nomination will be considered at the Spring 2024 meeting of the National Historic Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board. See Federal Register notice for details: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/02/2024-06966/national-historic-landmarks-committee-of-the-national-park-system-advisory-board-meeting
[NPS Photo / E. Wallace, 2023.]
Monocacy Battlefield National Historic Landmark was designated in 1973. The 1973 nomination requires updating because it had unclear boundaries and inadequate documentation of the battlefield. This study aims to reassess the 1973 boundary and battle history, update the research and documentation, and recommend adjustments to the boundary so that it better captures the history of the battle and recognizes its significance.
National Historic Landmarks are places that hold exceptional importance in the nation's history and cultural heritage. This special recognition is honorary and aimed at encouraging the preservation and protection of these important places. Under federal law, designation as a National Historic Landmark does not prohibit any actions that may otherwise be taken by a property owner with respect to their property. Recognition as a National Historic Landmark does not mean a property will be acquired by the government and there is no requirement that landmarks be open to the public.
The 3,020-acre study area includes all the federal park land known as Monocacy National Battlefield (1,647 acres), along with an additional 1,373 acres owned by various public and private entities and individuals.
Please send your questions to ncr_nhl@nps.gov.
The updated nomination will be considered at the Spring 2024 meeting of the National Historic Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board. See Federal Register notice for details: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/02/2024-06966/national-historic-landmarks-committee-of-the-national-park-system-advisory-board-meeting
[NPS Photo / E. Wallace, 2023.]