Historic Worthington Farm — Attraction in Ballenger Creek

Very well preserved relic of the Civil War, used during the Battle of Monacacy in July, 1864. A walking trail takes visitors down to the Monacacy River near where the Confederate soldiers were able to cross and Flank the Union soldiers who had set up at the nearby Thomas Farm. The trail leads back around to where a fence provided cover to Union soldiers for the counter-attack. The area also has parking and picnic tables. It is located on an I paved road, however the road is in very good condition and easy...

Great place to hike! Brooks Hill is a little steep and very rocky. Make sure to wear appropriate shoes. River trail can be muddy a couple of days after a rain. Watch out for snakes when weather appropriate. Not much river access, so be careful if trying to go to the water. My dogs( puggle and shih tzu)love this hike. There are no restroom facilities, so keep that in mind. Please be respectful of the cows, they are friendly, but not overly. Don't expect them to run up to...

you can learn the whole history of the battle in the visitors center first. Then take a walk around one of the total 3 farmsteads involved. Initially 2 farms were involved as the Confederate troops tried to make a crossing of the monocacy river. If i go on I may get something wrong so just go to the visitors center. Buy a souveneir and learn about US General Lew Wallace who "won" here and later...