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Watching the Civil War Through His Cellar Window – July 9, 1864

Watching the Civil War Through His Cellar Window – July 9, 1864

by Robert Plumb | Jul 5, 2021 | Uncategorized

Six-year-old Glenn Worthington and his family took refuge in the cellar of their home while the Battle of Monocacy raged on the fields surrounding them.  The battle, fought near Frederick, Maryland, is credited with delaying Confederate troops – led by General...

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