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Attempt to Burn a Bridge

Summary

A group of VA secessionists attempted to burn the railroad bridge at Monocacy Junction but only damaged it. A strong detachment of the Independent Riflemen of Frederick was sent to protect the bridge. There were also attempts to damage culverts near the Monocacy Bridge.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: May 17th, 1861

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Battles / Military

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