Maryland Brigade Monument
historic site
Placed by Col. Charles E. Phelps, commanding 7th Maryland Infantry, part of the "Maryland Brigade". On May 8, 1864 the brigade attacked the Confederate line on Laurel Hill and were repulsed after heavy fighting. Phelps would receive the Medal of Honor.
- Material
- stone
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- Maryland Brigade|| 8th May 1864| First Assault On| The Defenses of| Spotsylvania.|| 2nd Div. 5th Corps| U.S.A.| "Never mind cannon| Never mind bullets| Press on and clear| this road."|| Nearest Approach| on this front| 7th Md. Inf.
- 23.9 mi off the Religious Freedom BywayNational
- 24.3 mi off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 18:48 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 05:48 | 19:58 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 18:34 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:24 | 16:13 | 16:54 |
Local time (America/New_York).
38.21176, -77.61542
Elevation 101 m (modelled from terrain)